Ok, think I need to add some to this thread. The first question would be, "Are you planning on building more models"? If so, then it would be in your best interest and safety to purchase the Great Planes Slotting tool and plastic centering guide from Tower Hobbies, or?
This tool will simplify the slotting job while getting all of the slots parallel. As for pin type hinges, before epoxing in the hinge the pin area should be carefully filled with petroleum jelly, or light grease, and then all of the glue surface areas cotton swabbed with alcohol to make sure there is no grease contamination. The method I was taught for gluing these pin hinges was to use a flat blade to spread the epoxy around in the slots, and then a light coat over the attaching surfaces of the hinge filling all of the holes, if any, then carefully slide the hinge into the slot making sure the extra epoxy that oozes out gets wipe off with a cotton swab. It is important to make sure all of the hinge pins are parallel to the stab or flight surface before the epoxy sets up. For safety, I drill a hole through the center of each hinge glued area, and install a round tooth pick section after the epoxy is dry. Now I know that the hinge will not come out until a crash.

This procedure make seem like a long job for just installing hinges, but after a few hinging jobs it will become old hat. Glad you have joined the hobby, and have choosen a swell model to start with. You will really enjoy flying this model.

Rich S.