Most hardware stores should have the Minwax wipe on poly. I buy mine from a local mom & pop place but I've seen it at Home Depot. It's available in 2 different sized cans. I usually use a piece of an old t-shirt to wipe it on since that is relatively lint free. The first coat will look like crap but don't get discouraged. Apply 3-4 coats, hitting it with steel wool or 400 grit paper in between. The finish will turn out great. As for the stain, I like Varethane brand oil based. Again, test it on an area that isn't visible and use a pre-stain treatment if you have to. At one time I used to do a lot of woodworking projects, now I'm just hooked on airplanes. You might also look at www.rockler.com they're the Tower Hobbies of the woodworking world.

As for the tightbond, you just have to make sure you get any squeeze out with a damp rag or sponge and you'll have no problems. The white glue should work well for you too so it's not really a big issue. I've know guys to build all sorts of things with Elmers white glue; I just prefer working with the yellow stuff.

Maybe I'll head down to the hardwood place and pick up some cherry or birds eye maple and make a really cool flight box. If I get back into the woodworking and planes though my girlfriend would never see me. She'd probably kill me.