Best RC Deep Dive Podcasts (2025)

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What are the Differences Between the Vintage Fox and the ReRe Novafox? 8:36

6h ago8:36

8:36

When Tamiya made a rere (re-release) of their vintage 1/10th scale 2WD R/C racing buggy, The Fox, they oddly renamed it the Nova Fox. But this isn't the only thing that they changed about this re-released radio controlled racer. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we disassemble both radio control buggies and tell you all the differences ma…

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Tag Team: AEW Pro Wrestlers and Their R/C Model Vehicles 6:08

3h ago6:08

6:08

We previously connected WWF/WWE professional wrestlers to their soulmate R/C cars, trucks, vans, jeeps, and buggies, so we also wanted to do the same with the 2nd largest pro wrestling company in the world, AEW (All-Elite Wrestling). But this time we are using both Tamiya radio controlled vehicles and cars from their esteemed competition, Kyosho! C…

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Why Were the Fox and Falcon Not as Popular as the FGH R/C Buggies? 6:02

5h ago6:02

6:02

The Frog, Grasshopper, and Hornet were 3 of the most iconic radio controlled buggies of the R/C golden age or ever. However Tamiya's second wave of 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) radio control buggies, that included the technologically advanced Fox and the new beginners model, the Falcon, weren't nearly as popular. Why? We study the construction, economics,…

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🏆 Show #340 – Broc Champlin: 2025 2WD World Champion Breaks Down the Worlds, Drama & Personal Growth 1:18:31

4d ago1:18:31

1:18:31

00:00:00 Intro 00:05:31 World Champ 00:11:27 Broc's Beginnings 00:20:04 Leaving AE for Schumacher 00:28:45 Schumacher Development 00:37:35 New 4wd 00:46:45 - Working on Himself 00:55:40 Worlds 01:03:27 Rivalry brewing? 01:05:50 Back to Worlds 01:11:38 Plans for next year 01:15:04 Outro Fresh off claiming the 2025 IFMAR 2WD World Championship, Broc …

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Does Tamiya Have an Annual Desk or Wall Calendar for R/C Hobbyists? 5:57

2h ago5:57

5:57

As we get to the end of the Gregorian calendar year, many people start thinking about buying new desk calendars or wall calendars for their home and office. Which brings up the question, does Tamiya, or a licensed 3rd party offer a calendar with Tamiya's iconic radio controlled model vehicles? Why or why not? We flip through the pages of time and a…

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How Your R/C Model Vehicle is a Master Class in Continuous Process Improvement 6:35

4h ago6:35

6:35

Did you know that Vintage and ReRe (re-release) R/C model vehicles are secretly a master class in CI (continuous improvement) methodologies like Lean Kaizen, Six Sigma DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control), Agile Sprints, and Lean Startup BML (Build-Measure-Learn)? Learning about these process improvement methodologies can make your MVP (M…

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Should You Throw Away Your Old Pointy Phillips Head Screwdrivers? 7:22

3d ago7:22

7:22

Why should you throw away your old Phillips crosshead screwdrivers and only use JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screw drivers for all cross head screws now? 99% of the time you should use a JIS cross head screw driver for both JIS screws and Phillips head screws both inside and outside the R/C model vehicle hobby. The ultra rare 1% exception is,…

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The Hidden Meaning Behind R/C Model Vehicle and Hop-Up Corporate Marketing Slogans 5:49

3h ago5:49

5:49

"First in Quality Around the World", "Toys They're Not", "Smart, Fast, and Accurate", "The Pro Standard", "Developing Better Tires and Wheels", "Toyshop We Are Not", "American Innovators", "Serious About Having Fun", "Champions by Design", and "No RC Car is Safe", are famous foundational mottos in the radio controlled hobbyist community, not just c…

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What are the Best Online Vintage and ReRe R/C Forums for You? 6:24

4d ago6:24

6:24

Welcome to a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) episode made just for you! While what is 'best' is truly subjective, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we let you know what the strengths are of a variety of R/C car forums that have a focus on Tamiya vintage and rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicles. Then, based on your focus, you will be abl…

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The Horror and Science of Chupacabra 19:27

17h ago19:27

19:27

For decades, people across Texas and the Southwest have reported strange hairless creatures attacking livestock — animals many claimed were the legendary Chupacabra. But the real explanation is far stranger, and far more disturbing, than most people realize. Plus, you'll hear about the night he was charged by a "chupacabra". In this Dark Outdoors i…

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Reign of the Horizontal Dampers: Why Many R/C Hobbyists Won't Upgrade 5:57

4h ago5:57

5:57

The Frog, the Fox, most members of the HotShot family and the Thunder Shot family have horizontal damping on the front of the radio-controlled buggy. However, many R/C model vehicle enthusiasts won't upgrade them to dual upright shocks. Why? We uncover the desire to keep the soul of these vintage and rere (re-release) radio controlled model buggies…

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What are the Racial and Ethnic Demographics in the R/C Hobbyist Community? 4:46

7d ago4:46

4:46

A listener asked us to investigate what the racial demographics of the radio controlled model vehicle enthusiast community was, as being a European expat in North America, he saw mostly white men involved in the hobby with a smaller amount of Asians, Indians, Africans, and Latin Americans involved. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we too…

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Minimum and Maximum Temperature for Popular R/C Greases 6:02

7d ago6:02

6:02

What are the maximum and minimum temperatures that your radio controlled model vehicles' greases can withstand? The chemistry and physics behind these lubricants is fascinating. We put the most popular greases from Tamiya, Hudy, MIP (Moore's Ideal Parts) and AE (Associated Electronics) FT (Factory Team) lubes to the test and share our results with …

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Why Does the Tamiya ReRe HotShot Have Dummy Heatsinks? 5:10

23h ago5:10

5:10

The rere (re-release) Tamiya HotShot 1/10th scale 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) radio controlled buggy has two dummy heat sinks, while the vintage original's heatsinks were functional and served a purpose more than good stylistic looks. Why? We go into the philosophy of this rare fashion over function decision when Tamiya rereleased their first ever 1:10t…

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Show #339 The No Name RC Podcast - RC News & Tangents with Max, Will & Lefty 3:43:57

2d ago3:43:57

3:43:57

Time Stamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:07:25 JConcepts Catuchup 00:24:00 Hitec RC News 01:20:00 Tekno RC Silly Season 01:55:50 Recent Races 01:57:10 AE Vintage Race 2:21:28 AMS 2:49:15 FCC 03:17:10 1/10th 2027 worlds Location 03:34:15 Sidewinder Racing Upcoming Races 03:37:03 Outro (Lefty for PRESIDENT) Show #339 – The No Name RC Podcast | RC News & More wi…

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What is the Difference Between Tamiya Ceramic Grease and Cera Grease HG? 6:37

2d ago6:37

6:37

Tamiya discontinued it's tubes and pots of it's standard ceramic grease and replaced them with Cera Grease HG. Many R/C model vehicle hobbyists in the community and in club forums claimed it was the same thing just now in a bigger 10 oz. tube rather than the previous 1, 3, and 5 ounce containers just to charge more money. However, these uniformed r…

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Are Mirage RC Bespoke Craft Aluminum Hop-Up Option Parts Worth the High Cost? 7:04

3d ago7:04

7:04

Mirage RC makes craft bespoke aluminum hop-up parts for many vintage and rere (re-released) Radio Controlled model vehicle kits, most famously for the HotShot, HotShot II, and SuperShot/Super HotShot 1/10th 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) R/C buggies. If you aren't in the UK (United Kingdom) or EU (European Union), is it worth the very long time and extreme…

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HOW-TO: Convert Tamiya Grasshoppers to Lexan Polycarbonate Body Shells 7:01

4d ago7:01

7:01

Do you love your Tamiya 1/10th scale Grasshopper and/or Grasshopper II radio controlled buggy but hate how serious bashing can break the hard ABS body shells? In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig deep into how to convert your GH1 to body clips and cotter pins and how to get clear Lexan polycarbonate bodies for both your original Gr…

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Punky Power: Does Soleil Moon Frye Still Race Tamiya R/C Cars? 6:39

5d ago6:39

6:39

Punky Brewster was played by actress Soleil Moon Frye who helped normalize girls building, collecting, bashing, and racing radio controlled cars, trucks, buggies, jeeps, and vans. But does Soleil Moon Frye still drive R/C model vehicles? How did her joining the radio control hobbyist community affect her life? We dig into her biography and give you…

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Why are Age Divisions Popular in Vintage Off-Road R/C Car Races? 5:58

6d ago5:58

5:58

There have been many complaints online that the old heads in the radio control hobbyist community from Generation X are implementing new age divisions in vintage and rere (re-release) radio-controlled car, buggy, and truck races because they are tired of the younger generations like Gen Z and the Alpha Generation smoking them in races. While this i…

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Show #338 The No Name RC Podcast - Robert Batlle Talks SWORKz, HOTRACE, Ultimate Racing & More 1:13:12

7d ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 4:30 - Welcome Robert 6:00 - Year 1 at SWORKz 10:22 - Role at SWORKz 14:12 - Car development & testing 19:25 Euro Vs USA car setup 22:20 - No SWORKz at 1/10 Worlds 28:31 - New 1/10th cars and future 32:56 - HOTRACE tires development 35:40 - Process of Making RC Tires 42:20 - 36 MOOD 45:15 - RB36 Ultimate Racing Engine 50:…

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What is the Future of R/C Battery Power Beyond LiPo, LiFe, and NiMH? 7:02

11d ago7:02

7:02

There are a lot of thoughts about what the future radio controlled model vehicle battery type might be with something that is even more powerful than LiPo (Lithium-Polymer) batteries and safer than LiFe (Lithium-Phosphate) batteries. We dig into the chemistry and physics behind the future contenders, both SSB (Solid-State Batteries) and Li-S (Lithi…

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HOW-TO: Install and Power Cooling Fans in Your R/C Model Vehicles 7:26

16d ago7:26

7:26

The need for speed sometimes comes along with a need for cooling. You can get fans for your motors, ESC (electronic speed controller), and servo, but what is the best way to install them and power these active forced convection cooling fans? We blow past the fluff and get right to the coolest info in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. [NOTE:…

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Why are Onisiki NiMH Batteries the Goldilocks Battery in Vintage and ReRe R/C Model Vehicles? 6:46

9d ago6:46

6:46

Onisiki is a favorite battery brand among many vintage and rere (rerelease) 1/10th scale radio-controlled model vehicle racers, speed runners, drifters, crawlers, and bashers. Why is this, especially when their batteries are smaller than similar Traxxas, Venom, and Gens Ace NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries while also weighing less than most of…

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Why do Vintage R/C Hobbyists and Enthusiasts Prefer NiMH Batteries? 6:57

10d ago6:57

6:57

In Japan, LiFe (Lithium Phosphate) batteries are popular amongst many in the vintage, classic, rere (re-release), and modern R/C hobbyist community, while globally NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries are popular among the vintage, classic, and rere radio control enthusiasts even though LiPo (Lithium Polymer) reigns supreme among modern radio cont…

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Which Direction Should the Fins Go on CRP and Parma Nerf Wings? 6:23

11d ago6:23

6:23

There has been a long debate in the radio control hobbyist community about which direction the fins go on the CRP and Parma Nerf Wing. We dig into the aerodynamics, geometry, material science, and physics and explain why there is only one correct way that makes sense for your need wings and while the other way can actually hurt your ORV Chassis rad…

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Identifying All of the Tamiya R/C Model Vehicles in "Boys Will Be Girls" 5:33

12d ago5:33

5:33

"Boys Will Be Girls" is an iconic 2nd season episode of the original Punky Brewster television series that gets watched a lot by those in the radio control model hobbyist community via the Peacock streaming app. In this episode, Tamiya USA provided a large number of popular radio controlled buggies, cars, trucks, and jeeps. We identify all of those…

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Why Did Tamiya Make the Comical Series of R/C Buggies? 4:46

13d ago4:46

4:46

Tamiya is known for scale accuracy and being number one in quality around the world. However, they went SD (super deformed) with their comical series of 2WD (two wheel drive) and 4WD (four wheel drive) versions of their iconic 1/10th scale radio controlled buggies in an effort to engage young children and families with these easier to build model k…

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The Gilgo Beach Murderer & The New Age of High Tech Serial Killers 20:40

24d ago20:40

20:40

When 24-year-old Shannan Gilbert vanished into the pitch-black marshland of Oak Beach in 2010, no one knew her disappearance would open a corridor of horror stretching miles along Long Island’s desolate barrier islands. While police searched the reeds for one missing woman, cadaver dogs led them to something far worse—multiple bodies hidden in the …

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Show #337 The No Name RC Podcast - Reno Savoya Talks About the New Kyosho MP11 1:08:43

14d ago1:08:43

1:08:43

In this episode, Lefty sits down with three-time European Champion Reno Savoya for a deep and detailed conversation about the brand-new Kyosho MP11 and Kyosho’s renewed push in 1/8 off-road racing. Reno shares the real story behind the MP11 project — how the design began, why Kyosho chose a ground-up rebuild, and how modern tools like 3D CAD and 3D…

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Is There Any Connection Between R/C Hobbyist Culture and Otakus? 4:46

14d ago4:46

4:46

Do the otaku, waifu, weeb, and itasha community have anything to do with the Japanese radio control hobbyist and enthusiasts communities? If so, what are the connections besides Tamiya and Kyosho R/C model cars, trucks, buggies, vans, jeeps, and busses being from Japan? We take a deep look into psychology and philosophy and uncover any hidden or vi…

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HOW-TO: Choose the Right Damper Oil for Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers 7:04

15d ago7:04

7:04

Aerated oil-filled dampers need a different cSt (centistokes) of oil than that which you put in your stock shocks or CVA oil-filled dampers. Why is this and what should you use when replacing your stock shocks with these TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) hop-up options? We measure the oil and give you all the whats, whys, and hows in this shocking episod…

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HOW-TO: Upgrade the Front Suspension of Your Frog to Oil-Filled Shocks 6:36

16d ago6:36

6:36

If you want to upgrade your front end suspension on your Tamiya ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C model car, buggy, or truck like the Subaru BRAT, the Lancia 037 Rally, or the Frogfrom a horizontal spring and plungers damper to full oil-filled shocks you have many options from Parma to CRP (Custom Racing Products) to RC Channel to Tamiya. We sprin…

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What are R/C Beadlock Wheels and Tires and How Do They Work? 6:46

17d ago6:46

6:46

This comprehensive guide to R/C bead lock wheels examines their mechanical principles, weighs their pros and cons against traditional glue-on alternatives, and analyzes their specific suitability for diverse applications including rock crawling, bashing, high-speed racing, and drifting, to help radio-controlled model vehicle enthusiasts make an inf…

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Are Concave or Convex Bumpers Better for Protecting Your Chassis and Gearbox? 4:24

18d ago4:24

4:24

When applying a CRP (Custom Racing Products) rear bumper on a ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis gearbox with a gearbox support gear tensioner, like the ones from Skibby's Performance Mods, depending on the direction you place the metal pieces, your white dyeable nylon bumper will either bend outward or inward. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podca…

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HOW-TO: Replace Hollow Faux Headlight Buckets with Working LEDs 5:13

19d ago5:13

5:13

A popular hop-up option is to replace the stock faux headlamp buckets on radion control cars, trucks, buggies, jeeps, busses, and vans with real working LED (Light-Emitting Diode) headlights. There are PnP (Plug-and-Play) hop-up options from companies like Tamiya, but DIY (Do-It-Yourself) options are widely available as well. We unwire and illumina…

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The Mazda K360: The Livery Inspiration for the Tamiya Mighty Frog R/C Buggy 5:19

20d ago5:19

5:19

Tamiya's the (Mighty) Frog radio-controlled 1/10th scale 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) model buggy kit has box art livery and instructions that direct you to paint it like the Mazda K360 three wheeled delivery trucks that were famously called Frog Delivery Trucks in Japan. We drive deep into the swamp, below the lily pads, and get you all the details on th…

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Hobby Grade Radio Controlled Model Vehicles vs. Toy Grade R/C 6:51

21d ago6:51

6:51

On the RC Deep Dive podcast we constantly talk about how Tamiya, AE (Associated Electronics), Kyosho, Schumacher, Losi, Arrma, and Traxxas are hobby-grade R/C cars, trucks, buggies, tanks, busses, vans, and jeeps. But what is the exact fine line between toy-grade radio control vehicles and the superior hobby model kits, and how has this line change…

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When and Where Should You Use the Tamiya Electric Handy Router? 7:45

22d ago7:45

7:45

We have covered the Tamiya Electric Handy Drill in a previous episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, but today we still drill down to the route of when and where you should use another handy tool, the Tamiya Electric Handy Router. They absolutely are not the same and should not be used for a job associated with the other handy craft tools. However, s…

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Why are Toroidal Inductors Important in Radio Control Model Vehicles? 8:17

23d ago8:17

8:17

In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we power up your knowledge of how toroidal inductors, known as ferrite rings in the R/C hobby, serve as a cost-effective and essential solution for suppressing high-frequency EMI (electromagnetic interference) from powerful electronics to prevent control glitches and ensure reliability in high-performance vehicle…

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What are the Most Popular R/C Model Vehicles for Women and Girls 5:11

24d ago5:11

5:11

While women and girls are welcome to participate in the R/C hobby as much as men and boys, there are certain patterns and preferences that are different among the majority of female radio controlled car, truck, buggy, van, and jeep builders, bashers, collectors, crawlers, displayers, drifters, on-road and off-road racers, and speed runners. We iden…

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Wild Men: The Search for Lost Tribes & Feral Humans with Lyle Blackburn 30:36

24d ago30:36

30:36

Author and researcher Lyle Blackburn joins the program again and we give a detailed behind the scenes look at the new documentary Wild Men: The Search for Feral Humans & Lost Tribes that details reports of primitve people in East Texas in areas of the Trinity Triangle. This is our second show on this topic but now with fresh reports and new insight…

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R/C Cars, Trucks, and Buggies in Professional Music Videos 5:20

25d ago5:20

5:20

Did you know that whether you see them on the screen or not, that R/C cars, trucks, and buggies have long been an important part of professionally made music videos like the ones that used to be played on MTV (Music Television) and VH1 (Video Hits One)? You may want your MTV or want it off the air now, but we pump up the volume and give you the jam…

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R/C Model Vehicles Merit Badges in Boy Scouts and Girl Guides 5:25

26d ago5:25

5:25

Did you know that Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, and Girl Scouts around the world can earn merit badges and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) awards by building, repairing, and hopping-up their radio controlled model vehicles? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we take a hike into the depths of the twin international Scout…

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The Slow Acceptance of Women and Girls in the R/C Hobbyist Community in Japan 6:10

27d ago6:10

6:10

The acceptance of female R/C hobbyists in Japan evolved from a male-dominated beginning, sparked by media representation in the 1980s and 90s, that normalized their interest. This has culminated in the modern era where dedicated "Girls Class" races and nationally recognized female competitors are now a visible part of the hobby. We dig into the div…

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Which is Better? Thorp Dirt Burners' Ball Differential or the MIP Super Ball Diff? 6:19

28d ago6:19

6:19

During the golden age of R/C, for the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis radio controlled model vehicles, Thorp Manufacturing a.k.a. Dirt Burners was the solution for putting a bulletproof Ball Differential in your gearbox. In the rere (re-release) era, the answer is the MIP (Moore's Ideal Products) Super Ball Diff plus UJs (Universal Joints) or CVDs (…

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Let's Get Into Schumacher: Inventor of the R/C Racer Ball Diff 6:22

29d ago6:22

6:22

Schumacher R/C Racing was sparked by the invention by Cecil Schumacher of a ball differential for his son, Robin. Then, when his Robin Schumacher started winning all of his radio controlled car races, local hobby shops started asking for ball diffs to sell and Schumacher R/C Racing Cars was born. Cecil's ball differentials would prove unpatentable …

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How Popular Were American R/C Hop-Ups in Japan? 6:21

30d ago6:21

6:21

American Hop-Up manufacturers like CRP (Custom Racing Products), Pro-Line, Parma, and Thorp Dirt Burners were wildly popular in the Western world, especially for Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles, but how popular were they in Japan and the Far East during the radio control golden age? What about now? We stamp your passports and take you on a g…

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HOW-TO: Find R/C Gear Wear That Actually Fits Right 4:31

1M ago4:31

4:31

This episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast tackles the frustrating search for plus-size R/C hobby apparel, a common problem for enthusiasts seeking to represent their favorite brands in sizes 3XL, 4XL, and larger. We provides a comprehensive roadmap, detailing specific products and purchasing strategies from major retailers, niche specialists, and on…

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sXe: The Straightedge Connection to the R/C Hobbyist Community 8:22

1M ago8:22

8:22

The unlikely cultural overlap between the straight edge hardcore punk scene (often shortened to sXe, XXX, or just X) and vintage Tamiya RC car enthusiasts is rooted in their shared 1980s origins, a mutual devotion to a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) ethos, and strikingly similar visual aesthetics. We clean up this connection that provides a constructive and …

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