Best Anode Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden Story Behind Tamiya's Anodized Purple Aluminum Paint 5:02

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Tamiya's anodized purple aluminum paint for Lexan polycarbonate radio-controlled body shells is a beautiful metallic lavender color and is a better match for lavender than their own lavender paint. But why did they make this color? What inspired it? We uncover the popular car and auto parts colors in the 1990s and 2000s Japan and get the answers be…

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5 - Anode Heart: Layer Null (digimon-like deck battler) 42:46

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What do you get when you smash GameBoy Advance era Pokémon games together with a fleshed-out trading card game like Magic: The Gathering? Well...you get something pretty dang close to Anode Heart: Layer Null. This one snags the double endorsement from our hosts. Jonny is particularly smitten. Listen in to find out why.…

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7 - Clockwork Cleanup (auto-battler) 35:48

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This week, Jamie and Jonny played Clockwork Cleanup, a 100% FREE auto-battler where you arrange pipe pieces on a tiled grid to help robot janitor MAC defend his factory from an onslaught of slimes. There's no need to keep you in the dark on this one. We adored it. It's...ludicrous that it's free. Go pick it up on Steam now to support the developer,…

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What Was the Parma Positive Drive System for the Frog and HotShot? 6:58

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eBay has recently been flooded with the ultra-rare Parma Positive Drive Hubs for both the Frog and the HotShot. What was the Parma Positive Drive System and what did it do? We go back in time and breakdown the genius of this hop-up option that would truly turn your Tamiya Frog into a Mighty Frog in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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HOW-TO: Use Larger Pinion Gears With the MIP Super Ball Diff 6:21

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When you upgrade your ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C car, buggy, or truck gearbox with the MIP (Moore's Ideal Products) Super Ball Diff, you are limited to only using a 16t pinion gear. However, with an adjustable motor mount made specifically for the vintage or rere (re-release) ORV chassis, you can increase your options. But which options are…

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457 Where is the Laser Warfare with Weller Antique and CAO BX3 55:39

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Lasers aren't just relegated to the dreams of the 80's. Todays warfare is bringing back lasers in a big way. Get the deets here which they smoke the CAO BX3 and drink Weller Antique. https://www.businessinsider.com/uk-plans-laser-weapons-dragonfire-warships-defence-drones-royal-navy-2025-3

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How Tamiya R/C Became an Integral Part of STEM and STEAM Learning 6:36

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Does Tamiya have a history being involved in education? How does R/C fit into all the parts of the new education focuses? Was it intentional or unintentional? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we uncover how Tamiya's radio-controlled model vehicle and tool kits became an integral part of the modern educational focus on STEM (Science, Tech…

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How the FAV United Military Modelers and R/C Vehicle Hobbyists 6:36

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The Tamiya FAV (Fast Attack Vehicle) was a popular 1/10th scale military desert buggy that attracted two very distinct differences to the kit. While it obviously attracted those in the radio control car, truck, and buggy enthusiast community, it also brought in members of the military static modeling hobbyist community too. How did this one R/C bug…

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Dispelling the CRP Softer Shock Springs Myth in the ReRe Frog 6:06

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One of the myths in the online R/C hobbyist and reseller communities is that the CRP (Custom Racing Products) #1602 rear adjustable coil-overs for the Tamiya Frog, Wild One, and BRAT do not fit the rere (re-release) models. However, this is not true and we prove it with not only physics and geometry but our personal experience. We get out our calip…

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Marvel Comics Super-Heroes and Their R/C Model Vehicles 5:04

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Excelsior! We have previously identified the radio-controlled model vehicles of the DC Comics Universe's JLA (Justice League of America) and so now we are doing this for the Marvel superheroes. We match not only the looks and the colors of these R/C cars, trucks, vans, buggies, and jeeps, but their shared souls in this episode of the RC Deep Dive p…

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#439 Checklist for buying machines 52:29

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Topics: Latest obsessions - recycling used coolant - foam 2026 roadmap - what do people want? - execution. - collaborative planning - Complete each task in a way you're proud of Checklist for buying machines SMW Brother is installed! Grimsmo Speedio quest for ultra precision Embarassing Babmu momentBy johngrimsmo

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Why the Tamiya Club Forums and the r/Tamiya Subreddit on Reddit Feel So Different? 5:56

7d ago5:56

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While Tamiya Club is an indispensable well of knowledge and advice on all things Tamiya R/C, some people, especially those from Gen X and the Alpha Generation, find these respected forums to not be as welcoming as the r/Tamiya subreddit on Reddit. Why is this so when Reddit is known for it's snarky trolls and most members at Tamiya Club are heavily…

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6 - Uniduni (co-op puzzle platformer) 40:32

8d ago40:32

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Instead of Jamie, you can call her Uni. And Jonny? Well, he goes by Duni now. This week, Uni and Duni played Uniduni together. It's a puzzle platformer inspired by the golden generation of classic platformers – with vibrant art, wonderful music, and...some very confusing developer choices. Have a listen to see if some strange boss battles and story…

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What are the Best Hop-Ups for the Tamiya Fox and Novafox? 7:54

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What hop-ups are available for the vintage Tamiya Fox and rere (re-release) Nova Fox 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) 1/10th scale racing radio controlled buggies? We go through all the various hop-ups options and rank them in order of importance for making your Fox or Nova Fox freaky fast and fastidious in this foxy episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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What Do You Need to Know If You are Traveling to Japan for R/C Racing or Tourism? 7:12

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For many Europeans and North Americans, going to Japan for R/C car racing, going to the Tamiya Festival, or touring Tamiya HQ (Headquarters) is a lifelong dream come true. But there are many customs and expectations for how you should act that is different than the ROTW (rest of the world). We teach you the Japanese radio-controlled hobby etiquette…

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

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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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456 Russia Blows Up Their Launch Platform with Room 101 and Lone Elm 50:43

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Recent news about the Russian launch disaster is discussed as well as us venting about SAE vs Metric. Yes, Metric is better. They enjoy the Room 101 Breakfast in Portugal Maduro with the Lone Elm Single Barrel pick. https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/28/science/russia-space-launch-pad-damaged-intl-hnk

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

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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

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

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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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#438 Pissed: Motion sensors when moving machines 50:53

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Topics: Within Tolerance podcast shoutout Pissed: GPS sensors when moving machines First part on SMW's Brother Speedio optimization at Grimsmo SMW Dec 18th hosting Toolpath webinar Grimsmo vision system deep dive Ai tip - feeding it the right imformation Shopify integrationBy johngrimsmo

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

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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

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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

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"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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455 Brains on a Stick plus Rocky Patel 30th Anniversary and Ironroot Cellar Reserve 34:08

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Bill and Darrell discuss the lab grow brains they are calling organoids. Because we aren't making a big enough mess with AI, Inorganic Intellegence. On the up side, we have the newest Ironroot release 'Cellar Reserve' and smoke the newest Rocky release the 30th Anniversary.

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

17d ago6:24

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

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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

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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

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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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#437 White light interferometer and Grimsmo Vision 52:16

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Topics: White light interferometer and Grimsmo Vision Solving other people's problems, not just your own Saunders travelled to Lights Out Automation, Metalquest, Autodesk, Lambcrafted, and Johnny Five New Speedio and UMC Historical financialsBy johngrimsmo

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

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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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4 - Apothecary of Trubiz (crafty decipherer) + Snowfall's Mystery (narrative) 39:56

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It's a daily double! Since we've been off for a couple weeks, we covered two games. Apothecary of Trubiz is a hidden language game in the vein of Chants of Sennaar where you craft potions to help cure the ailments of town residents while trying to decipher a manual in an ancient language. Meanwhile, Snowfall's Mystery is...hot garbage. It's a visua…

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

22d ago6:37

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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

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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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454 Wanna Know Why the Chinese Economy is failing? Plus Flathead and Texas Giant 1:00:54

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This week they discuss the Chinese economics and their thoughts on Chinese growth, productivity, and prosperity. While under duress, they smoke the CAO Flathead Steel Horse and drink Giant Texas Straight Bourbon whiskey Cask strength. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-strange-paradox-of-chinese-economic-decline/ar-AA1PQ2SJ?ocid=winp2fptas…

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

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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

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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

26d ago5:58

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

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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

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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

29d ago6:46

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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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Episode 56 | Digital Product Passports and their Relevance to the Battery Industry | Spherity 35:03

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A key part of the EU's strategy in the battery sector is the introduction of the EU Battery Passport. Successful implementation will rely on the development of a Digital Product Passport and the ability to access legacy data systems to populate the passport system with the information required. How this will work is a fascinating topic and in this …

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

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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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453 Trash to Concrete plus Lindan Kristoff with Ron Zacapa 49:57

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Researchers have created a concrete made from 2 waste streams that is stronger than traditional concrete, but is it cheaper? They smoke the Lindan Cigar of Aruba Kristoff and drink the Ron Zacapa 23. https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/researcher-accidentally-discovers-material-that-s-stronger-and-cheaper-than-concrete-and-its-potent…

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

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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

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"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

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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…