ORIGINAL: proptop
Funny you should mention that John...
FWIW I would just cover the belly of the plane w/ clear protective tape, and get rid of the landing gear all together...just hand launch it and belly land on the snow.
Hmm Yes we do have to go to extremes here, where we seldom get a sufficient suppy of snow or water in usable quantities. In this case a little aluminum duct tape on the keels and wipe of parafin wax from the canning department at the grocery:[X(]
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John