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Well - not as heavy as you but can attest that:
1) Tipo/Neuvo tipos are great little hubs. Have run mine all winter long changing the bearings every six months. Still works a charm on the track/street etc. The same is true of the records etc. You just need to keep an eye on them.
2) 28h 3x cross can be built pretty strong. Had a Saavedra rim (which to all intents and purposes is comparable to a Deep V) laced 3x. Beat the bejesus out of it and never had a problem.
A lot depends on the quality of the build and how hard you ride though. Your other option is build a cheapo-winter-sealed wheelset to bang on and use these for Sunday best/racing wheels. Or use a beefier spoke like Sapim Strongs.