i used the metal hinges that came with the kit and they seemed to be ok on my edge 540t from AW so i assume that they will work here too. I also glued on the tail as well as used the srews.
I think that the hardware is just absolute CRAP so now everrything is rocket city, nelson, central hobbies, or hangar 9
as for the engine i am planning to mount it tomorrow and i am planning on having to make some mods to the engine box to accomodate