RC Car production - Schumacher Racing HQ tour

Have you ever wondered how RC cars are made... We were lucky enough to visit the Schumacher RC HQ for a tour of their amazing facility, that is responsible for multiple World Championship cars and also some absolute classics.
We got to see exactly how things were made and also took a look at the history of the company and the evolution of the cars.
www.racing-cars.com/
We would like to say a massive thank you to the guys at Schumacher for giving us a day to remember.
Actually got to see ‪@MasamiChannel‬ 1987 world championship car.

[@jeremymiller2340]

I'm 49 and I have always wanted a British built rig. I bet the quality is absolutely top notch! What a terrific field trip going to that facility!!

[@PopalongRC]

We had such a great time … left there buzzing

[@mikeyvegas1185]

I bought a 2nd hand Schumacher cat from our club when I was a kid. I stripped it down and rebuilt it every week for years racing and it taught me engineering. Fast forward 35 years and I own and run engineering co in the UK and it all stems from that. Thanks Mr S

[@PopalongRC]

Great back story

[@chowettgoes]

Brilliant 😂 you two are getting real good at this straight to camera double act. Love the cliff hanger at the end and yes we do want to know about the new kits 😅

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy What cliff hanger What new kits ????

[@andrewhopper8700]

Wow just amazing thankyou to Schumacher for letting us see that and a big thanks to you guys for doing it😊

[@PopalongRC]

Our pleasure! we were like kids in a candy store...

[@alexandercastellanos6659]

As a American Associated Electronics has always stood out to me as the premier championship wining brand. Sadly after Thunder tiger bought them out I have watched that brand become a cheap Chinese money grab RTR brand. Watching videos like this one from across the pound has really opened my eyes to the brand of Schumacher RC and I can feel a sense of pride and nostalgia in both of you when you speak about Schumacher as a whole. Thank you for the awesome video. Cheers

[@PopalongRC]

thanks for watching

[@alantaylor353]

Well done lads, you've done a good 'un here.!

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Alan

[@jennyetherington3326]

Epic 🫶 love Schumacher Racing Cars

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Jenny

[@Helghast73]

You two must have been in your element there. When you see the volume of quality products about in any of the classes there’s so much to choose from…. it’s a problem 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️ I remember about 20 years ago or so being in WHSmiths and seeing on the cover of a RC magazine I’m sure it was a Predator by tenth technology and a Schumacher buggy and being gobsmacked by the engineering of the pair was 🤯 Superb stuff you two 👊

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy thanks for watching

[@johnchappell1261]

Great video as always!!!!!

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers john

[@mad-beerc3818]

Super cool guys!

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy

[@mike._.feliciano6782]

Seemed like a great visit...I learn and enjoy your videos. Cheers from the U.S.

[@PopalongRC]

It was a great day, thanks so much for the support 👍

[@turboboostHoonicow]

Thank you very much for this video! Perhaps I'm one of the biggest Schumacher Fan in Germany. I got the most 2wd and 4wd Buggies they made in my collection😍 Also I'm happy to have a new Big6 electro Version, in my opinion a very big Cougar😅

[@PopalongRC]

Awesome glad you like the video Please share video with your local RC community as not sure how international our reach is

[@turboboostHoonicow]

@@PopalongRC Yes sure I will do!

[@alexjohnson2088]

By Christmas he says. You can't rush perfection he says 😅

[@chrispreddy4082]

Love this. More please. Can you do a state of the collection soon please with a run through of racing essentials we should have and also car run downs showing the parts you have fitted to your cars. Thanks chaps

[@stevegolds2551]

Cheers guys 🍺🍺

[@IconicRC]

Great to see Dave on there. He is a legend, himself. Lovely chap.

[@PopalongRC]

Such a knowledgeable guy and passionate about the products We could of stayed all day …

[@alphawlff]

Thank you for this. It was very interesting to see.

[@PopalongRC]

No problem buddy Thanks for watching

[@joejohnson1969]

I loved the line on under raps. Great channel, guys lovely track day events gear 👍

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Joe Thanks for watching

[@robertwatsonbath]

Ahh the nostalgia! Definitely remember coating tyres in bathroom sealant and then rubbing a pair of tyres against each other to get a nice even coating. Local club held events in a community hall with a slippery polished wood floor. Some 1/12 racing but most ran 1/10 2WD/4WD buggy Tamiyas plus a few Kyoshos. I had a Boomerang but clearly remember drooling over a CAT XLS, chain drive Optima and RC10. All this making me want to have another go now I can better afford it!

[@PopalongRC]

Do it Do it

[@robertwatsonbath]

@@PopalongRC Slippery slope though... I just know one minute I'd be getting a re-re Optima Mid just to scratch the itch... and the next I'd be buying a RC10B6.4 and every hop-up in existence, LOL!

[@scottleggejr]

Pan cars are due for a massive comeback 💪

[@paulbarnett7196]

welcome to the best side of RC racing guys . Ive got a mission, mission 1v2 and a mission 4

[@PopalongRC]

We still have an old mission on the shelf might have to do some restoration work

[@ricksmith7063]

Great video! Must have been big fun. I remember when Schumacher had a Distribution center in Tampa, Florida back in the SST 2000 era. It was amazing to walk in as a customer and see the huge stock of parts. Robin Schumacher would be at the local tracks racing and supporting everyone. Great memories.

[@PopalongRC]

That sounds brilliant

[@wayneyates700]

What a great look inside the legendary Schumacher headquarters, I still remember me and my brother getting are topcat's for Xmas in (89-90) and being blown away with the level of quality compared to all our Tamyia kits 😂 and at 12 years old I started racing at are local tracks like Fenton manor and knutton working men's club both in Stoke on Trent and I happily beat my older brother many times😁🤣 but never managed a first☹️😥🤣🤣. P.s I not long ago purchased a shelf queen Mi4-LP for very less than £100 and it's mint👍. Hopefully I can save some money and get another topcat very soon 👍👍

[@PopalongRC]

Might have to look for a Mi4LP for nostalgia

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Wow, you lucky buggers!! Seriously, you've got to do something that most of us will never do, and I am insanely jealous😆

[@PopalongRC]

It was a great experience and we really do appreciate the opportunities that have come our way since starting Popalong … this was a special outing .

[@cziasai]

Expected a little more of the factory. 👍

[@PopalongRC]

A lot of it was off limits

[@rogergale3297]

Really enjoyed this one 👌

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Roger One of our favourite vids too

[@andycrute7350]

One of the best videos yet, you guys was super lucky, I’m super jealous 🤢

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Andy

[@RCCARGEEK]

amazing and so cool to know a bit more about the cars and the drivers. keep the good content coming through

[@PopalongRC]

We have more footage that did not make the cut so maybe we need a second video.

[@lo2713]

Nice vid, i know a lad that works there and was great to hear they still do loads in house. Must have been a great day esp getting your hands on massami’s cat 😎

[@PopalongRC]

Still can’t believe our luck …

[@lo2713]

@@PopalongRC should of taken a rere and done a switcheroo 😁 haha

[@PopalongRC]

Hahahaha We will know for next time .. we will smuggle one in.

[@lo2713]

@@PopalongRC 😁

[@dayleguy3485]

Brilliant!! Excellent video guys.

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Dayle … glad you enjoyed it

[@RCFPVSTL]

Great Video!

[@alybroom]

I absolutely loved my procat back in the day.

[@PopalongRC]

You have mentioned that a few times

[@shaunodriscoll]

You two crack me up 😂 I remember many years ago working on the estate where Schumacher are based. New what it was but didn’t know much about them. Wish now that I gone and knocked on the door! You never know I might have got a look round 🤷‍♂️ . Been trying to rack my brain as to which Schumacher I had but it alludes me. Great video

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Shaun it is a small world

[@owenbuttle3304]

Now that's an experience to remember! 🤯

[@PopalongRC]

Such an amazing day … glad we can share it with you all

[@catxls1835]

I love this channel guys!

[@PopalongRC]

thank you

[@andybtec]

A couple of years ago I rebuilt my original Schumacher cat. When the cat came out I used to turn up at race meetings and be the only one with one

[@andybtec]

And I used to race 12th silicone in witney sports hall on a Sunday night

[@PopalongRC]

There are loads of re re about now being raced but rarely see originals

[@paulrobinson9355]

What an absolute brilliant visit, you lucky boys!! Great video too, awesome in fact!! Schumacher and of course Arrma the two best of British engineering for RCs although I shouldn’t speak of them together in the same sentence! Schumacher are my favourite although the reres I find challenging and frustrating to build!! I’m crying out for a new in box XLS but I envisage it’ll never happen sadly!

[@PopalongRC]

So pleased that we had this opportunity

[@Mrtrc33]

What an epic video. Was never a Schumacher fan back in the day as I'm a kyosho fan boy. But totally respect them for what they've done for the sport and hobby plus it's British 🇬🇧👌

[@PopalongRC]

They are a big part of the UK race scene

[@Mrtrc33]

Yeah I've got a topcoat built and a cougar and procat in nib. I really want a swb cat . But they are like rocking horse shit 😂

[@PopalongRC]

Some of the older cars are really rare

[@Mrtrc33]

@@PopalongRC tell me about it . I'm collecting the mids not cheap plus other classics 👌

[@michaelgriffiths4898]

Great video guys, reminded me of one of my first electric touring car kits the original Schumacher mission with all the optional purple upgrade parts 😩 I miss that car! Keep up the good work lads!

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Michael

[@Wilsonandcars]

Wish it was easier to get part in the states, Schumacher been doing good with 4wd and 2wd buggy 1/10..

[@Ben-Lloyd]

Great video, thanks Popalong 😁

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Ben

[@RCRacingSued]

Loving the Brand… Although i race other brands Right now… i once had a mi3…. It is time to Race with Schumacher Touringcars again soon!

[@PopalongRC]

Have collected a few over the years

[@Pablo668]

That was awesome. Like visiting the Vatican. I visited the Tamiya factory in Shizuoka Japan. It was kind of a pilgrimage.

[@PopalongRC]

That sounds awesome

[@Team_RC-Freak]

I have a Schumacher Big 6, but mine is the electric Version. Years ago, I took it to a Lotus Elise car meeting to see its greater sisters.

[@PopalongRC]

Awesome … they do look very cool

[@SpeccyMan]

Yes Carl, look at that soldering. 😉😁

[@PopalongRC]

We are going to put him on a soldering course

[@tunkstune9373]

Nice to see you guys 😎

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy

[@The_RC_Family]

Really enjoyed this lads, thanks for all the work filming this episode. I remember Misami Hirosaka's reign he was one of my heroes back in the day. I never knew Schumacher was a British firm so I learned something today. PS my DR8 video just dropped, would love your opinion on the edit if you get a mo. Love yas! TTFN

[@PopalongRC]

Will take a look

[@walterfiehl1557]

Awesome video guys,I loved watching ur tour of the place.I kno u didn't leave empty handed. Im so curious to see what you've got....Thanx again

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Walter

[@Luke-en2tk]

One of my favourite videos you guys have done. A bit jealous I haven't had a Schumacher tour for a long time, will have to get one booked as a Schumacher driver and Shop owner 😁. My Dad actually won one of those 6th scale Lotus cars at a race meeting it was the electric version and it was called a Big 6

[@PopalongRC]

Nice, we would love one of those big cars!!

[@Luke-en2tk]

@@PopalongRC if you guys ever come to Bedworth RCCC I'm sure he will tell you the story he was the chairman for 20 odd years. My brother is now the chairman, as well as being that annoying voice on the race program most clubs use 😂

[@PopalongRC]

We will Popalong when we can

[@Luke-en2tk]

@@PopalongRC nice, I see what you did there 😂

[@mikeymike3240]

You actually never got to see the first cat , more likely the second one, the first cat 4wd was actually held together with really heavy duty elastic rubber bands, i raced one in the early 90s at club level , think how much that would be worth today, probably thousands 😮 and it was a really short wheelbase to. Niiiiiiiiiiice video guys 😊

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Mikey

[@slashraptor9317]

Very cool stuff

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy

[@Schwiftyswift]

I used to operate an injection molding machine that made funnels, i wonder if that wheel was pretty hot in the hand

[@PopalongRC]

Warm to the touch

[@essexboydave]

Firstly how lucky was you to a Schumacher for your 13th for my 13th I got a second hand Subaru bratt your mum and dad must of been rich 😳 I did work my way up to a optima (which I still have to this day) I’ve had dealings with mr Schumacher senior but not RC related he’s a bit of a wizard with a pre-select gearbox used in vintage cars

[@PopalongRC]

He is a clever man

[@Al3xisAE]

Now you guys are schumacher I can help your laydown 2 setup’s when you come to Stotfold 😂

[@PopalongRC]

Hahahaha

[@johnm5131]

I am assuming you were going for a laugh when you said, "British Engineering"...right? I worked at an RC pro shop for years thru the 1990's and the only time I saw grown men weeping where those who ran the 4WD class with their Cats. Having to ream every suspension pivot and custom cut half of the car was our full-time job, or disassemble 3/4 of the car to replace a small part... Then, to rub salt in, some guy would walk up, dust off his Optima mid and run to the top of the class, dust it off again, throw it in his trunk and drive off. I hope Schumacher has improved since then!

[@PopalongRC]

Ahh the good old days, thankfully the 90’s have passed, Google Michal Orlowski. 👍

[@mrlt1]

Ive been wanting to build one of their kits for some time they look to be very well made and look like a work of art. Im kicking myself for not getting a top cat rere

[@PopalongRC]

Kick yourself harder and get yourself one

[@crushedsnake7226]

Motor: HPI’s first UNO motor. Oh dear I would love to look at the real car myself too.

[@bradkalman2353]

RC cars you going to want to buy even the vintage stuff race them.

[@PopalongRC]

we will be at the revival

[@paullewis7480]

ive got a cougar slip clutch n 13.5 brushless

[@PopalongRC]

nice

[@madvente]

I know you can't talk about it, but... Cougar 2 rerelease perhaps?

[@PopalongRC]

Hahahaha

[@douglaspuglas6888]

Id love you to work with Schumacher to bring an under 15s only night event or something to encourage kids into RC too many are stuck indoors playing video games. Adult racing as youve pointed out in previous videos can be a little heated at times and i think a kids only night would be better for them?

[@PopalongRC]

I think we all want to get more youngsters into the hobby

[@HL-OOI]

Good tires but doesn’t come with inserts..

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks for watching