The RC Deep Dive

R/C Print Magazines Survival Models in Japan, Germany, and France

In a previous episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we covered the last 2 surviving English language print radio-controlled model vehicle magazines. But in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we cover the RotW (Rest of the World) and detail the unique survival strategies of print versions of R/C magazines in Japan (who had 2 mags in 2025 but only 1 remains in 2026), Germany (who boasts an amazing 3 surviving print magazines), and France.

Why Vertical Shocks Destroy the Mighty Frog R/C Buggy

Many 3rd party aftermarket manufacturers since the 1980s to the present have made vertical shocks for both the front and rear of the Mighty Frog. However, a large contingent of the vintage and rere (re-release) R/C hobbyist community has rejected them completely, saying that they take the sleek and stylish Mighty Frog and turn it into just another generic, soulless radio controlled buggy, stripping it of it's iconic, classic character.  In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we tell you why we agree with those vintage Tamiya radio control enthusiasts.

Why the R/C Hobbyist Community Decided the Frog Needed a White Bumper

Pro-Line and CRP (Custom Racing Products) made white dyable nylon bumpers for the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C model vehicles, when it came to the Frog the radio control hobbyist community decided that the best color choice was to just keep it white. Why? We dig into the surprising answer to that question in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

An R/C Hobbyist Community Call to Action: Go RC Day and R/C Hobby Shop Day

This is a call to arms and scrub for the radio control hobbyist community: we need our own radio-controlled model vehicle specific holidays like other hobbies and cultures have. Listen to this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast to find out the details. In brief, we are proposing 2 holidays, a "Go RC Day" and a "R/C Hobby Shop Day" each with a different focus. One is going out in the community, make friends in the hobby, and fire R/C to be seen by the public in a positive light. The second is R/C Hobby Shop Day, a day where we make an effort to go and support our friendly local R/C hobby shops.

The Dharma and Samsara of Radio Controlled Model Vehicles

The lifecycle of a radio-controlled model; vehicle from building to running to repairing to upgrading or hopping-up to rebuilding to retiring your R/C car, truck, buggy, jeep, van, bus, or tank to be a shelf queen; surprisingly mirrors the foundational philosophies of Buddhism and karma. How exactly do these things line up? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we open the tripitaka, spin the wheels, and explain how the radio control hobby can lead to enlightenment.