HI JAmes,
Like I said somewhere else, a layer of 1/2 oz. cloth will be more than enough. The Magnum has very little vibration, almost none if compared to a ST 60 or even a stock Fox 35.
We have built a couple of planes for the Magnum 36, none have needed a beefed up nose. In fact, they can even go "down" a touch from what the practice was when Gene built the Hallmark. 1/32 ply doublers would be fine, and he probably used 1/16th ply. I don't know, I don't have the Hallmark plans, but that was common then. Vibration is just not the same problem with these newer engines.
Bill <><