I think every bit of effort you are putting into lightening this plane is well worth it. The Lanier kits, from what I've been told (never built one personally) are a bit heavy.
Lighter = better in aircraft.
If you can find it and have the dollars to do so, going carbon on the cowl and pants will net you big big weight savings.
Your build is looking really good!
ORIGINAL: Rate1
Well thank you...
..but I am not done yet...
In addition there will be further weight savings:
I dont know if I remember all of my planed weight reduction tricks I had in mind...
Lipos
Tru Turn Lite backplate spinner
Hopefully Vaccum sheeting the wings
Fiberglass cowl and pants
Possibly Carbon Fiber landing gear
Replace turtle deck and canopy hatch for a lighter material
overall nice hardware, such as cf push-rods, hinges horns ect...
Other items to put into the plane:
YS 140 sport
Digital servos
Did I miss something?