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The RC Deep Dive
Welcome to The RC Deep Dive podcast, your daily masterclass in the world of Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles in under 30 minutes.
This is the ultimate anti-fluff resource for Tamiya RC builders, bashers, crawlers, collectors, drifters, racers, and speed runners. We publish a new, concise episode every day, focusing on the vintage, classic, and rere (re-release) models that have defined the radio control hobby.
We go beyond the RC hobby workbench. One day we're detailing HOW-TO guides for…
Episodes
The RC Deep DiveUsing Material Sabermetrics to Build a Baseball a Team out of Tamiya R/C Model Vehicles
Play ball! In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we build the perfect defensive baseball team (pitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third…
The RC Deep DiveWhat Were the Tamiya Vajra and Leonis R/C Model Vehicles?
Why were Tamiya's experiential radio-controlled truggy (truck and buggy combination made popular by Traxxas, Arrma, and Losi) and futuristic buggy known as the…
The RC Deep DiveThe Best R/C Hobby Workshop Turntables, Record Players, or Phonographs
In a previous episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we have already covered why you need an analog turntable, record player, or phonograph in your R/C hobby…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Perfectly Sand a Freshly Cut R/C Lexan Polycarbonate Body Shell
In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over step by step how, as well as what sandpaper products to use, to perfectly sand your expertly or…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Fix HotShot Family R/C Buggies' Dogbones from Popping Out and Binding
There's lots of misinformation on various forums about the few options for replacing the dogbones in the Tamiya HotShot family of 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) 1:10th…
The RC Deep DiveWhy You Absolutely Need a Phonograph/Record Player on Your R/C Hobby Workbench
Here's a secret to from the 1970s and 80s that is still absolutely valid today. An analog phonograph or record player helps prevent model marker myopia…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Find the Perfect Alternative Driver's Head for Your R/C Model Vehicle
If you've decided to get an alternative head to put on your driver body of your 1:10th scale Tamiya radio-controlled car, truck, buggy, jeep, van, or bus, you…
The RC Deep DiveBest R/C Model Vehicle Body Shell Airbrushes for Lexan and ABS
Many people like to use an airbrush to paint their radio-controlled model vehicles' Lexan polycarbonate or ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) body shells…
The RC Deep DiveIs Airbrushing or Spray Paint Rattle Cans Better for R/C Model Vehicle Body Shells? ?
Some people prefer too use airbrushes to paint their radio-controlled model vehicles' Lexan polycarbonate or ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) body shells…
The RC Deep DiveTop 10 Hop-Ups for the Tamiya HotShot Family of 4WD R/C Buggies
While the reres (re-releases) of the Tamiya HotShot family of 4WD (four wheel drive) R/C buggies had some serious updates over the iconic vintage originals…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Tamiya Made the ReRes of the HotShot Family of 4WD R/C Buggies Superior to the Vintage Icons
The HotShot Family of 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) radio-controlled buggies were iconic and each new family member was an improvement upon its previous kin. But when…
The RC Deep DiveUltimate Tribology and Market Analysis of R/C Lubrication Systems
In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we look at the chemistry behind the physics and give A to F grades to the big 5 radio-controlled model vehicle…
The RC Deep DiveThe Gridiron Garage: Building an American Football Team with R/C Model Vehicles
A listener challenged us to act as the hypothetical General Manager and Head of Scouting for the newly formed "Shizuoka Drivers," American football team. We…
The RC Deep DiveThe Marketing Genius Behind the 7 Iconic Tamiya R/C Model Vehicles of 1986
It's the 40th anniversary of 7 iconic Tamiya radio-controlled cars, trucks, and buggies and in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we celebrate and break…
The RC Deep DiveWhat are R/C Transmitter Gimbals and How Do You Upgrade Then
Gimbals, often called sticks on an R/C radio transmitter are a mystery to people who learned on pistol grip radio transmitters, but in this episode of the RC…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Use the Tamiya Extra Long Shock Oil Air Removal Tool
There's only one way to truly get all of the air out of your silicone damper oil in your radio control shock absorbers and it's the Tamiya Extra Long Shock Oil…
The RC Deep DiveHow the Tamiya Camber Gauge is a Secret Weapon for Cornering Grip
It may look like free weights for curling, but it's a secret weapon for cornering grip on your radio-controlled car, truck, buggy, van, jeep, or bus. Why is…
The RC Deep DiveWhat are the Best and Cheapest Skateboard Launch Ramps for Your R/C Model Vehicle?
Cheapest and best aren't always equitable, but when it comes to skateboarding launch ramps that are good for radio-controlled cars, buggies, trucks, jeeps…
The RC Deep DiveWhy You Should Never Run Your R/C Model Vehicle in a Schoolyard!
You might think that an elementary or primary schoolyard is a great place to run your radio-controlled model vehicles, but it's actually a really bad idea…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Properly Your Drain R/C Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers of Old Silicone Damper Oil
We had a listener ask about how to properly drain your silicone damper oil out of your R/C buggy's Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers before changing your oil's cSt…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Plan an Amazing Bachelor/Bachelorette or Birthday Party for an R/C Model Vehicle Hobbyist
These days a lot and of men and women don't want to have a stag party for their bachelor or bachelorette party the night before they get married. Instead, they…
The RC Deep DiveWhy is the Future of R/C Smart Predictive Robotic Telepresence?
What is the future of the radio-controlled model vehicle hobby and the enthusiast community? Would you believe that self-healing and self-configuring R/C cars…
The RC Deep DiveLet's Get into JConcepts!
What is JConcepts and who founded them? How did they become a highly respected 3rd party aftermarket hop-up option shop and manufacturer for both R/C racing…
The RC Deep DiveWhy You Must Pack Your Open Diff Spider Gears With Tamiya AW Grease
In many Tamiya's vintage and rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicles, open differential gears, there are 3 spider gears to help your wheels spin at…
The RC Deep DiveWhy is 1980s Punk and New Wave the Soundtrack of the R/C Model Vehicle Hobby?
You're sitting down or standing at your R/C workbench to build, restore, hop-up, or repair your vintage or rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicle…
The RC Deep DiveWhere are All the Great R/C Model Vehicle Hobby Based Novels?
Radio-controlled model vehicles are featured in many non-fiction books and some great fictional manga series. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we…
The RC Deep DiveAre there Radio-Controlled Model Vehicle Hobbyist Community Pagans?
A listener asked us to see if there was a connection between earth-based religions or paganism: Wicca, Nature Worship, Old Gods Worship, Lilithianism, etc…
The RC Deep DiveBeast Wars: The Radio-Controlled Model Vehicle Analogues
Beast Wars completely transformed the Transformers but while it was originally hated by many G1 (Generation One) purists, it has been hailed by many in the…
The RC Deep DiveThere's No Room for Jealousy in the Vintage and ReRe R/C Model Hobbyist Community!
There's nothing that can destroy a community faster or not completely than jealousy. Unfortunately there have been pressures inside the radio-controlled…
The RC Deep DiveR/C Philosophy Comparison: Craft vs. Competition vs. Engineering
In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig into the vintage golden age and the modern rere (re-release) age and the very different philosophies that…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Use Your R/C Model Vehicle as Your Wedding Ring Bearer
Radio-controlled model vehicles have become popular as ring bearers with R/C hobbyist, but how do you pull it off? And which radio-controlled car, truck…
The RC Deep DiveJapan's Decoration Trucks, R/C Dekotora, and Deco 4WD
In a previous episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we mentioned how R/C Dekotora and Deco 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) has getting some women and girls into the…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Preserve Your R/C Decals in Archival Shape for Decades
How do you keep your R/C hobby decals flat, pliable, colorful, and the glue adhesion moist? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over how you can…
The RC Deep DiveHow Much Water Do You Need When Building, Bashing, Crawling, Drifting, Racing, Speed Running, or Wrenching Your R/C Model Vehicle?
We all know staying hydrated is important, but how much water do you actually need when building, bashing, crawling, drifting, racing (off-road or on-road)…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Walking is Such Important Exercise for Golden Age R/C Hobbyists
It can be hard to get important cardio exercise when spending all day building a radio-controlled model vehicle kit. But it's important to take the time to…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Wash, Dry, and Care for R/C Hobby be Microfiber Towels
If you think you can clean your R/C hobby microfiber cloths in your washing machine and dry them in your electric dryer like any other towel, cloth, or…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Do Radio Controlled Model Vehicle Enthusiasts Wear Hats Inside R/C Clubs, Race Tracks, and Hobby Shops?
In some places of the world, it has long been considered very rude to wear a hat inside of a home, a business, or a place of worship. So why is it not only…
The RC Deep DiveHow UK Monsters Turned the Tamiya Lunchbox into a Real Basher!
To most people the Tamiya Lunchbox 1:12th scale R/C monster van is just a fun wheelie machine, but UK Monsters, the people behind the Clod Shop hop-up options…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Do Gens Ace NiMh R/C Batteries Use Only Tamiya Plugs?
Tamiya Plugs are the worst battery connector in the R/C hobby, so why does Gens Ace only use Tamiya Plugs on their 7.2v NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) R/C…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Do Vintage Tamiya R/C Model Vehicle Kit Instructions Made More Logical Sense?
If you've ever built the vintage version of a Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicle like the 1:10th scale Frog R/C buggy, and then later built the rere…
The RC Deep DiveThe Numerous Hop-Up Options for Tamiya Clod Buster R/C Monster Truck
The Tamiya Clod Buster and it's rere (rerelease) Super Cloud Booster is one of the most iconic R/C monster trucks for both bashing and crawling, whether with…
The RC Deep DiveWhat is Tamiya's Most Bulletproof R/C Basher?
Which Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicle is the most indestructible, bulletproof basher? Some night say it's the Agrios TXT-2 4x4 Monster Truck. Others say…
The RC Deep DiveDo Tamiya TRF X-Ring Hop-Ups Still Require AE's FT Green Slime?
Shock absorber damper shaft O-rings absolutely should be coated in AE's (Associated Electronics') FT (Factory Team) Green Slime or 1Up Racing's Blue O-Ring…
The RC Deep DiveBlack Girls R/C and You Should Know and Care About Them!
Black female racers, including Carrah Tompkins, Makenzi Harbuck, and Taeylor Laforest, are demonstrably successful competitors in high-level radio-controlled…
The RC Deep DiveThe Top Drafting Chairs for Stand-Up R/C Workbenches
If you've taken the time to get an adjustable or a stand-up R/C model vehicle hobby workbench, you don't want to put just any bar stool or high office chair…
The RC Deep DiveThe R/C Hobbyist's Ultimate Guide to Anti-Fatigue Mats
Scientists have recently figured out that sitting too long can actually shorten your life and as such you may have moved to a stand-up R/C hobbyist workbench…
The RC Deep DiveWhat is the Best R/C Model Vehicle Hobby Workbench for You?
In previous episodes of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we've talked about why 24" deep and 72" wide are the perfect measurement for your radio-controlled model…
The RC Deep DiveWhy are More and More Girls and Women Getting into the R/C Hobby
It seems like each year they're are more and more girls and women getting into the R/C model vehicle hobby, especially in the vintage and rere (re-release)…
The RC Deep DiveLet's Get into AMain Hobbies and Hobby Town Unlimited
AMain Hobbies started as a proof of concept project in a garage and became a giant in online radio-controlled cars, buggies, trucks, vans, jeeps, busses…
The RC Deep DiveR/C Clubs in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Radio-controlled model vehicle clubs have existed since the 1980s both inside of primary and secondary schools around the world. But in the 40 years since they…
The RC Deep DiveThe South Park Kids and Their Radio-Controlled Model Vehicles
In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we talk about the boys and girls of South Park and their radio-controlled cars, buggies, trucks, jeeps, and vans…
The RC Deep DiveThe Purist's Paradox: Solving the Frog and BRAT Weak Front Damping
If you are a Tamiya Frog purist and want to improve the front damping on your R/C buggy but don't want to ruin the look of your Frog by adding tall shock…
The RC Deep DiveThe Importance of Mild Bashing for your R/C Shakedown, Calibration, and Driver's Education
It's called the R/C golden triad and it requires mild bashing in your backyard or in a vacant parking lot: doing a shakedown, calibrating, and drivers…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Use Pine Beach Raceway 380 Tuned Motors?
The PBR (Pine Beach Raceway) in Japan is all about healthy and clean running of R/C buggies, cars, trucks, and fighting against the escalating war and costs of…
The RC Deep DiveDoes Zealous Nano Ceramic Bearing Grease Make Sense for R/C Crawlers? e
Zealous Downhill Products makes ball bearings with a nano ceramic grease that not only can repair scratched, cracked, it deformed balls in the balls. But also…
The RC Deep DiveAlways Cut Away From Yourself For Safety!
Many of us are taught early on the safety rule to always cut away from yourself with a knife to stay safe. But is there an exception to this rule in the…
The RC Deep DiveThe Best R/C Pin Vices and Low Speed Electric Drills for the R/C Hobby
In the radio-controlled model vehicle hobby you never want to use high speed electric drills, as they can melt plastic. So your options are either a low speed…
The RC Deep DiveSport Vs. Subversion: The Synthesis of the Diverse Styles of the R/C Hobby and Skateboarding
Streetstyle and Crawling, Vert Ramp/Park Skating and Bashing, Freestyle and Drifting, Contest Skating and Racing, Downhill Racing and Speed Running, while…
The RC Deep DiveThe National Championship R/C Race that Made the Frog Iconic
In 1984, something happened that made the Tamiya Frog a truly Mighty Frog and an icon in the radio-control hobbyist community. In the A-Main finals of the…
The RC Deep DiveThe Digital R/C Hop-Up: Upgrading Your ESC, Battery, Charger, Radio Transmitter and Receiver Firmware and Software
Hop-ups used to only be about physical upgrades, but these days there are digital hop-up options in the radio-controlled model vehicle hobby. In this episode…