RE: Scratchbuilding a bipe from internet plans - MY FIRST!!
Coming along nicely.
While it will fly just fine at 360z it would be nice if you can pick your wood and covering to help shave off a few ounces. For example a nice Monokote covering job on a model of this size can easily add 4 or so oz compared to one of the new lighter films that may only add 1/2 of that. Choosing lighter hardware, especially wheels and motor mounts and stuff like that can also help avoid the extra effects of gravity.
And 30 oz thrust on a 36 oz model will be super aerobatic while not quite being a full on vertical performer.