Obechi is a suitable covering for foam wings. Compared to balsa, it's heavier and would be more difficult to cover with an iron-on covering. I used it years ago when I painted my wings and it worked fine. Currently, I wouldn't use it because of the weight and covering difficulties. Hope this helps!
Verne Koester
ORIGINAL: LRFitch
Folks,
I'm in the process of building a few 110-120 sized pattern airplanes. Currently working on a Black Magic 110, with a Boxer 120 sitting on the shelf waiting it's turn. I understand that normally pattern airplanes have foam core wings covered with 1/16'' balsa. I have some Obechi veneer sitting in the shop, and am wondering why this material used lots for sheeting foam-core glider wings wouldn't make good sheeting for a pattern airplane. Any thoughts or ideas from more experienced folks?