Jay,
I've been storing models in an unheated garage here in Northern Michigan for years and years without any problems. Not sure if my garage ever gets to -10, but it gets colder than that outside most winters.
Cold won't hurt the electronics, but remove the battery packs and warm them before charging.
Have your tried winter flying with skis? Fingers get cold but it extends the short season and is lots of fun to boot.
Mike
Hi All,
>
> I just built some storage racks for my RC planes out in my unheated
> attached garage, and was wondering if storing them out there will
> cause me any long term problems. Up till now, I have been keeping my
> planes in my heated basement, but I was running out of storage room
> and needed to clear off my workbench so I might actually be able to
> build a kit this winter.
>
> This being Minnesota, it often gets to -10F or colder in the garage in
> the winter. Should I do anything to prep them for being out in the
> cold? Will the cold be hard on the electronics of the receiver and
> servos? What about the wood and covering? Is that anything to be > concerned about?
>
> And what about the reverse? Is there a need to be concerned about the
> heat of the summer and its effects on the electronics and the
> airframes?
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jay
> AKA "Treker" in Minnesota