If you are not an aircraft mechanic and lack any experience working with aluminum or metals, It is mandatory that you self assess your skill before you start on the actual project.
Vans has some small training kits in form of a toolbox and a control surface in order to test yourself and practice the skills required on the actual project.
Although you are very eager to start on the real thing, resist the urge and spend the time on these small test projects.
The time you work on this is definitly not lost. On the contrary ! It will save you a lot of time and frustration later on.
