RC car madness and mental health
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
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So I was 30 and went through some very dark times. New dad, new job in law enforcement. And RC's helped so much. Tinkering instead of overthinking was key
Tinkering is a great distraction
Turning 52 in about two weeks.
Socializing is a crucial part of our hobby.
And Your channel is a blast as I don‘t feel old every time I watch it. Thank You so much.
Cheers buddy
I’m a school teacher and got called old for not having an Apple Watch. We’ve essentially made our own club now “Beans RC Car Club” as there’s no club in our part of South Australia.
I'm 46 too, Dad's gone like yourself. I've had Long Covid around 2-3yrs now and it's knocked out all my old sports / physical hobbies among other effects. Which is in part why I came back into RC as it's achievable. No RC tonight (took the evening off work for it but hey ho) as I'm too poorly again, but you're right about the MH benefits of going racing with like minded folk 💪
Get well soon
Great video guys.I am 53 and totally get this video.Getting out with my rc makes me totally forget the stresses of life.I have just bought myself and my son an apache each after seeing it on your videos.
Cool buddy
I use to work at a University Library here in the States. Most of the students didn’t wear watches. If you asked them the time they would whip out their phone. Love your videos
Hahaha
Suffered depression for 35 years. Found myself in a bit of a slump in Feb his year, it took a lot to take the plunge and do it but I found a club close (Barley Mow - Durham) and joined it. Never looked back - great close racing, good friendly bunch and nice to socialise with like minded people. I take my son and we both have a blast. Your channel is great as well, your content is on point and I look forward to watching you grow on You tube. Well done lads!
Cheers buddy
Glad you are racing and enjoying the hobby
Great video!!!! Just turned 49 and can relate. I just got back into the hobby last year, after a 30 year break! I've been building like crazy and started a YT channel to connect with people. I love this hobby and the people passionate about it makes it one of the greatest! I can truly say this hobby supports my mental health. Thanks again...looking forward to more videos!
Cheers buddy
Hi I'm a young 63 year old racing gt 12 now moving aney thing I can get in rc glad to have the hobby since 1978
Wow that’s dedication
Guys, massive thanks and appreciation for the video. You're exactly right with the mental health benefits. Like yourselves, I'm mid 40s, house, kids, full time job and unfortunately a chronic illness. Racing had taken a proper back seat from when I used to be very competitive as a youngster, and all I was doing was painting for folk. In the past few years, I've been able to get back to it, seeing friends from 30 years ago (as we now show up with our kids!) It's not even the running of the cars, it's the motivation and the excuse to go see our mates and something to look forward to after a rubbish week at work.
Stay strong brother. I'm battling chronic illnesses as well, and this hobby has been a life saver! I had to completely change my life after being diagnosed, and RC was there for me!
@@rustyscrewsrc you too bud! Life can give you lemons sometimes! I find all you need is some salt and tequila, you can still have a party 😉
We have an eclectic bunch in our racing circles, some battling illness, some disabled some perfectly healthy but on track, we're all equal and in the pits we're all there to support each other. What other sport can boast that?
Plus, my kid is learning about Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Electronics, Technology all while increasing his social skills and sportsmanship and not even realising he's doing it 😁
That is true
Hope to see you track side some time
Im 44 and it's helped me through Mental Health and Addiction for sure and now my hope is to help the younger generation into all aspects of the hobby rtc
Me 2 brother.
Awe I’m a youngster only 42. Well said guys ❤
Cheers you youngster
RC is totally needed in my life! Man l would be a smoking, drinking, drug addict , glue sniffing mad man by now without this hobby! Iol you know....right?
Great vid guys.
Love that reasoning... spend more.... Thats the encouragement I need 😁😁😁
Hahaha
I was just saying to a club member, I used to wait for weekend to go 🍻 and now I can't wait to go to the track to race and chat. It's good for my mental health and others to. What you guy's do is bring joy and knowledge into people's lives ,which can't be bad 😊
Thanks buddy
Another brilliant video and it's so true, I just turned 51 I work full time and care for my disabled wife. I have very recently got back into racing at my local club with an M05. That night off every so often does me so much good and its down to you both for getting me back into it. Thank you and keep up the fantastic work
Cheers Gavin
We do love Mchassis racing
Men need hobbies for their mental health, along with a little friendship, and if you don't have friends then RC can also give you that 👌 Great video 👍
Cheers buddy
Great video guys, and you raised some very, very good points. I'm 55, recently split up with my girlfriend of almost 9 1/2 years, all a bit messy really, and to be honest RC has helped me so much over the last few weeks or so. Not just racing, but building, modding, watching your videos, and like you I've made so many friends out of RC over the years. I suffer from depression and anxiety, have done for a long time, and I find the hobby helps me a hell of a lot. It's good that you two are helping raise awareness of the hobby and the 'intangible' benefits that it can bring. Sadly I can't make the Popalong GP this years, shame as it's really local to me, but I look forward to seeing you boys trackside in the near future. You wait until you see my Clod Buster......
Cheers buddy
Sorry you can’t make the GP
See you trackside soon though
You guys are doing so much good, you are a credit to the hobby. Thanks for all your work.
Thank you for kind words
Great subject for a vid guys. Mens health, mental and otherwise is important. Always good to have some kind of place where you can relax and blow off some steam and have friends that you can talk to.
Also, there was a time period in RC when I swear everything was either flouro green, yellow, pink or orange.
Cheers buddy
Great video I use rc cars to help with my mental health I suffer with depression helps keep my mind busy. I also use it bond with my son and meet new people.
That is what it is all about
Im 51 and a few years ago i needed a hobby as my mental health was suffering bought a few tamiya cars as thats what i had when i was about 12.now 16 cars later i can say it has most definitely helped really enjoy the felony 8s kraton and definitely my typhon all saved me from a dark place .this is an amazing hobby and would recommend to any feeling low or bored..keep on bashing 😂
You do enjoy a bit of of bashing here too
I used to love the racing communities for RC Cars short course racing , RC gas boats ,slot cars big and HO scales and out door large scale trains .I’m getting old with bad knees and sight so I can’t do it anymore. . But every once and awhile I’ll go see what’s up.
Guys great video, I'm 51 and have just got a 2wd buggy kit to build my first since the 1990. I think it will be a shelf queen as its the associated RC10B6.4CC
Enjoy the ride
Hi Guys. Great video. I recently returned to the RC obsession. Had cars my whole life on and off and with two sons I have been working on them as well. Due to ill health both mental and physical, I needed a hobby that was not as Physical and I wanted to get back into RC. My sons Got me a Carnage and I went to town on upgrades. I am 53 and my sons are now adults and I can say we have gone nuts. I have many cars and an RC Garage in my garage. I also started my own channel. It is thanks to people like you that this all began. I especially like you and TomlyRC because of the honest open approach. Keep up the great work.
Cheers buddy glad you are back into RC
Save the orange ones for Charged, Blackpool Football club play in Tangerine! 🍊. Great video guys!
Cheers buddy
😂😂😂😂 I can't believe! We are 80s men/boys 😊who love RC. I miss my pocket watch. 😢
Hahaha
I'm 50 in October! Can't believe it.
You young whipper snappers don't know you're born!! 😆 I was born in the 1960's (just!!), turning 55 last month.
And you've hit the nail with the mens MH, and being able to talk about it without fear of being dismissed or ridiculed can and has saved lives.
I've had struggles in the past, and quite recently, and having a hobby, like RC, and having friends you can get support from has made a massive difference.
Having channels like yours is also a great way to unwind, and chill out, so thank you for that.
If anyone is struggling, please speak to someone. There are some fantastic places to get help and just talk, if that's what you need. 👍🏻
Cheers Rob
Great wee vid guys on a very important subject so well done 👏 Mental health is close to my heart cos of my own experience and at 54 now I only recently bought my first rc car (a Vantage 2.0 partly thanks to your recommendation) and I'm also into mountain bikes and slot cars as well as static model making lol and it's all of those and the outdoors and associated communities that keeps me on an even keel 😊
You have a good range of hobbies there bud
@PopalongRC keeps me busy aye... and skint lol 😆
Great video chaps . Im 52 . Started collecting again when i hit 50 as i couldn't afford a supercar 😂
Still haven't driven them . But love my hobby room . 1990 i was clubbing. Still love house . Never grow up,its a trap 👌
Haha raving in the 90s
Poignant and bang on.
Cheers buddy
Very well put, im 47 and going to the revival events and other vintage events is a weekend away, catching up with new and old mates. And we get to race RC cars aswell. Its a great break from everyday life 👍
See you trackside soon
@@lo2713 absolutely!
This is what I like about this channel. You're always tackling the right subjects. I'm now 41 (hit the masters class now 😮😂) had some things going on in my life, but just recently I've been at my club every meeting and although some races don't go to plan, I always feel better after a meeting.
We men don't talk enough about how we are, what's going on inside our heads. That's why I support this as well as Takona, who do similar things for the real car scene as well.
Thanks buddy
Well said guys my daughter loved it when she was 3 staying up late to watch mini z's in the living room. Mental health is serious we talk but we leave it on the track there's no losers in rc. Except my cat Orca who loves pushing screws of my desk.
Hahaha
1990 = celebrated finishing school, the world soccer championship title, raves and the Love Parade! & played with nitro rc toys
2024 = neither celebrating working nor the soccer european championship title, but listening to D'n'B & still playing with nowadays electric rc cars
Greetings from Berlin
Gotta love some DnB
Their you go look at the comments. In rc we try to help the person that comes last we all do that
True that
I'll never stop wearing a watch, lol. I'm 59 in October and still play with cars! Ha!
Hahaha
Great video ( I believe the word ‘video’ makes you old too! 😆).
Perfect timing, spot on sentiments too. So nice that more are coming out the closet these days to declare their ‘non-football-ism’! Been watching you guys for ages, have a lifetime of cars , shelved awaiting my love & after 48 years of self consciousness & poor organisation, I’m so very very close to getting to ‘that’ club & as Flasheart would say,
Dooh -ooh-oohing ‘it’ thanks in no small way to you two and the fellas ( can I still say that with no offensive implications, these days?😂) who follow along. Just needed to say that, everyone, so big capital letter THANKS to y’all!
Thanks Roger
At 48 it's brilliant to say I'm still playing with "Toy Cars" ..... Found this hobby during lock down and definitely found my people..... As a cummunity, the RC world is one of the friendliest and welcoming I know of.... And channels such as yours is a fabulous showcase for Everything RC... Even inspired me to have a crack at the UA-cam thing too... Although I truly don't know how you find the time to crank out as much content as you do 👍👍👍👍
RC came for the racing stayed for the people 💪
Love it …
Toy Car racers unite
Great vid lads. I have literally just ordered an RB10, which will be my 1st car since being a teen. I'm hoping this will be an avenue to meet you both and others and improving my mental health. May see you for the popalong grand prix. Thanks for all you do.
Hope to see you track side soon
Remember lads, it's "Self Care". Or it's for "Content for the channel" if the wife asks. It's all about how it's labeled.
Hahah yep
Not wrong
Great video Lads. Nice one. Good to see you both at Herts RC last Sunday. Shame about the hay fever
Hay fever 🥵 that’s a video on its own
tell those school kids , wealthy people and celebrities have watches worth far more than their parents pocket change houses and cars combined 🤣🤣🤣
Went and saw my doctor, conversation went - 'how old are you now?' 45 'well you better come in for a full checkup, cos after 45 is when it all goes to sh&t' - what a bed side manner 😂🤣😯
Hahahaha
Sounds like your doc needs to find RC
46 you young pups. You guys are so right. It's more about the people around you than the racing, I don't race as much these days and do miss the Broxtowe guys
We love a bit of Broxtowe racing
I'll be 49 in a few months. What happened indeed.
Time flys
I’m 48
I have a watch. An Apple Watch Ultra 2.
I guess that makes me old 💀
Hybrid watch
You don't know how often i say (when i forget a watch) damn I don't want to look on my phone only to see the time. I could simply twist my arm and look.p.s. I didn't watch any football game 😅
Haha
Carl your sane Mark is the opposite. Just joking Mark. 😂
Well,,they should get rid of their smart watches
Hahaha
I'm 55 🤔 , and wear two watches at once , one on each wrist .🤣🤣🤣 , my GRAND SEIKO SPRING DRIVE CHRONOGRAPHS , SBGC001 & SBGC003 , that cost me 7.5 grand per watch . I have no interest in football either 🤣🤣🤣
Cheers m8s, i'm 46 as well. 👴😂
Cheers G
@@PopalongRC Have you guys ever participated in a rc endurance race?
I just started putting the stuff together for a annual 6h race held by a club not too far away from me.
Speaking of spending more $$$. Here are some NEW cars anyone might wanna check it out this year are:
1. HNR H9803 Werewolf 4WD RTR Brushless 1/10
2. Team Associated / Yokomo YZ-10 Classic Kit
3. Carisma M48S Audi Sport Quattro S1 1985 / New: M48S SUBARU WRC 1997 (ARC-3)
4. Team Associated RC10T
5. NEMORACING AGAMA N110
6. G-Force MX 4 - F O R E V E R
7. Tamiya 58742 Hornet EVO
Nice list
poor mental health , ends you up in the looney bin 🤣🤣🤣
🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
tell those ignorant school kids , their smartphones can't tell the time when their phone battery dies , and my watches don't even run on batteries , and are still more accurate telling the time than smartphones 🤣🤣🤣