Hey Mike!

Sure, 1/32" would work, but what would you do on the elevators? If you have 3/8" sticks you could do a bit of sanding to make them the same thickness as your stab. They look good covered in transparent, so it would be a shame to sheet them.

What's the weather like in NJ? If you're not in a hurry to fly it this year I would take the time to build it right.

Good choice on not using the tips! I didn't even like flying mine until I chopped the tips. What a difference!

This is the first plane I've had in 30+ years of R/C that I definitely want to build again should mine die.