Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2003

After reading, it became clear that.......
The above was written by one who has had some Winter RC experience.
While I like Bailey's... for outdoor winter activities, I'm more of a Schnapps
guy.
    Anyway... for running in the  snow, keeping your electronics dry is
paramount.
Additionally, after you run, dry everything carefully. (Hair dryer)
Store the truck in a warm dry place, (for at least 24 hrs) so that any
remaining moisture doesn't freeze up on ya, and has a chance to dry out
completely.
    I also recommend either a fail-safe, and/or at least a good strong
throttle return spring. When things DO get wet, a runaway is a real danger.
   My problem, when running out in the cold... my fingers freeze. I can't seem
to operate the radio when wearing gloves. There just isn't enough "touch"
there.
Soooo, I'm usually done BEFORE I run outta gas, or Schnapps, or I break
something.

remember plastic gets brittle in the cold and the rims will fill with
packed snow eventually, causing strain on the driveline, also make shure
to use good shock oli, if its cheap it'll get thick and blow your seals
on hard hits,
patrick