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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 DiveX-Country Face Off: Tamiya's CC-01 vs. CC-02 Chassis
Tamiya's CC-01 (CC stands for Cross Country) chassis was the x-country choice for Tamiya for decades, but recently they replaced it with the improved new…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Upgrading Vintage and ReRe R/C Model Vehicles to Brushless Motors
Upgrading your vintage or rere (re-release) radio-controlled car, buggy, truck, jeep, van, bus, or tank to brushless motors isn't as easy as a plug-and-play…
The RC Deep DiveWhy are Tamiya R/C Shock X-Rings So Superior to O-Rings
X beats O every time when it gives to shock rings. But why? What makes x-rings so superior to o-rings and which shocks should immediately upgrade from o-rings…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Properly Change Damper Oil in Your R/C Shock Absorbers
Changing your damper oil in your radio-controlled model vehicles shock absorbers is not a simple drain and refill prices, even if you are staying with the same…
The RC Deep DiveAre There Really Hop-up Reservoirs for Buggy Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers?
On some R/C club forums they say that you can and should upgrade your Tamiya TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) Buggy Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers to TRF Fluorine…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Perfectly Decal Over Screw Recesses in R/C Lexan Body Tail Wing Spoilers
Some Lexan polycarbonate tail wing spoilers have deep screw recesses where it attaches to the body shell, especially in vintage and rere (re-release)…
The RC Deep DiveWe Have a New Challenger: Nylock vs Serrated Flange Nut vs. ???
One of the big arguments, especially in the vintage and ReRe (re-released)Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles obvious community is whether you should use a…
The RC Deep DiveWhat are Best ESCs for R/C Model Vehicles with Brushless Motors?
In previous episodes of the RC Deep Dive podcast we've talked about how the HobbyWing Quicken. 1060 and 1080 are the most popular ESCs (Electric Speed…
The RC Deep DiveThe Popularity Pendulum: On-Road vs. Off-Road R/C Model Vehicles
In the 1970s on-road radio-controlled model vehicles were king, but as the 70s came to and end and the 80s came upon us, the off-road R/C cars, trucks…
The RC Deep DiveGrasshopper vs. Hornet: Which Body is More Aerodynamic?
If all things are the same in the chassis, gearbox, wheels, and tires, which Lexan polycarbonate body shell is aerodynamically superior, the Tamiya Hornet or…
The RC Deep DiveAluminum Rear Trailing Arms for the ORV Chassis R/C Model Vehicles
Should you upgrade your stock plastic rear trailing arms on your Tamiya ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C model vehicle? The answer depends on how your drive…
The RC Deep DiveThe Definitive Guide to the Tamiya Blackfoot Family of R/C Monster Trucks
Both the vintage and rere (re-release) Blackfoot is one of the most iconic R/C monster trucks that Tamiya every made, but it spawned a family including the…
The RC Deep DiveWhy are 2WD R/C Model Vehicles Usually RWD and Not FWD?
Most full-size 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) cars that you set on the streets today are FWD (Front Wheel Drive), yet most 2WD R/C cars, trucks, buggies, keys, and vans…
The RC Deep DiveWhat Android and iOS R/C Apps are Available for your Phone?
There are a lot of R/C apps out there fire both Android and iOS powered phones. However a lot of them aren't any good for enthusiasts if vintage and rere…
The RC Deep DiveMonster Mania: Tamiya's Monster Trucks, Cars, Buggies, Vans, Jeeps, and Bus!
Tamiya's venturing into monster trucks, cars, buggies, jeeps, vans, buses, etc. Started much earlier than most people think. In this episode of the RC Deep…
The RC Deep DiveWhat are the Best and Most Affordable Respirators for R/C Enthusiasts?
Even if you set up perfect air filtration, ventilation. and circulation and have a quality issue of safety glasses, you are still going to need a good…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Cotton is Rotten and Microfiber is Mandatory for R/C?
Microfiber cloths aren't just nice to have but are mandatory for cleaning and taking care of radio-controlled model vehicles and cotton is an absolute no-no…
The RC Deep DiveWhat Lexan Bodies Does Parma PSE Make for Vintage and ReRe Tamiya R/C and Where Can You Get Them? ?
Here at the RC Deep Dive podcast we've discussed the Tamiya Grasshopper and Grasshopper II R/C buggies' Lexan polycarbonate body shells that Parma PSE (Parma…
The RC Deep DiveWhy is the Frog the Best Jumping Tamiya R/C Buggy of the Golden Age?
The Tamiya Frog can jump from one skatepark halfpipe with ease and outperforms any of the other bespoke R/C buggies from its era in the radio-control model…
The RC Deep DiveHow Tamiya's Bespoke R/C Buggies Matched Their Animal Menagerie Counterparts
How were Tamiya's bespoke animal named R/C buggies (such as the Frog, Grasshopper, Hornet, Fox, Falcon, Grasshopper II, Manta Ray, the Dragon series, the…
The RC Deep DiveWhat are the Best Safety Goggles for the R/C Model Vehicle Enthusiast?
Safety never takes second place at the RC Deep Dive podcast and in this episode we dig into what the safest, fog-free, most comfortable, most protective, yet…
The RC Deep DiveIs the Tamiya Frog Actually a Really Good On-Road Racer Too?
The vintage and rere (re-release) Tamiya Frog has a low CoG/CG (Center of Gravity) which helps it in mild off-road conditions, but when you hop-up to the Brat…
The RC Deep DiveWhat's the Best Garage Fan for Your R/C Hobby Workshop?
You need to take care of both ventilation and air circulation in your R/C model vehicle hobby workshop. You generally have two different types of options which…
The RC Deep DiveWhat are the Best Calipers for the R/C Model Vehicle Hobby?
In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we jump in deep into the world of calipers, both manual and digital and we put them to the test to see most…
The RC Deep DiveWhat are the Best and Safest R/C Hobby Workshop Heaters?
When it's cold outside like it currently is in the southern hemisphere of Earth and you're wanting to work on your radio controlled model vehicles in your R/C…
The RC Deep DiveWhat are the Best Body Reamers for Lexan Polycarbonate R/C Body Shells?
We've mentioned the need to use body reamers to make holes for headlights and antennae holes, body mounts, etc. on your Lexan polycarbonate body shells for…
The RC Deep DiveDo You Need an Air Filtration System in Your R/C Workshop?
Do you really need to have an air filtration system in your radio-controlled model vehicle workshop in your garage? If you do need an air filtration system…
The RC Deep DiveThe Dangers of Wind and Dust in Off-Road R/C Bashing, Crawling, Racing, and Speed Running
It seems like that dusty, dirt tracks, and dirt jumps would be the best place to run your off-road radio-controlled buggy, car, truck, van, jeep, bus, or tank…
The RC Deep DiveHow R/C Manufacturers Use AI to Design Their Model Vehicles
Ai has become an inseparable part of radio-controlled model vehicle racing already. But where else is it being used by the manufacturers of these radio…
The RC Deep DiveThe History of R/C Gambling and Fantasy Leagues
Place your bets! R/C model vehicle racing, just like almost all racing events in sport has had betting be part of its history. However, there are no…
The RC Deep DiveR/C Racing on Audio-Only Podcasts and Radio Shows
Many sports are not only televised but are also available on the radio so that you can listen to the game, match, or race while you travel in your car. So why…
The RC Deep DiveWhat to Do When Your R/C Motor Wires are Too Short to Reach Your ESC?
When the wires soldered to your R/C model vehicle's motor are too short to reach your ESC (Electric Speed Controller), what do you do to fix this problem? In…
The RC Deep DiveThe Engineering Genius of Tamiya's Foam Motor Cover
Tamiya famously includes a foam motor cover with its Super Stock BZ and Dirt Tuned brushed 540 R/C motors. Why do these motors come with this foam motor cover…
The RC Deep DiveCan You Safely Charge NiMh or LiFe R/C Batteries Unattended?
While everybody knows that you must keep steady attention and eyes on them when charging a R/C LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery. But we had a listener ask us if…
The RC Deep DiveThe Future of R/C: The Shrinking Size and Weight of Radio Transmitters
In the last year or so two things have been happening concurrently: more radio control car, buggy, truck, van, jeep, and bus drivers have been switching to…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Relieve Neck Pain From R/C Radio Transmitter Straps
Stick style R/C radio transmitters require a neck strap to help hold it in place and have less stress on your hands and fingers. However the standard lanyard…
The RC Deep DiveThe Biomechanical Ergonomics of Different Radio Transmitter Types
We've discussed the sticks vs. pistol grip R/C radio transmitters before, but this time we go into your anatomy and give you the biomechanics and ergonomics of…
The RC Deep DiveR/C Enthusiast's Hidden Edge: 7-9 Hours of Sleep Every Night
Did you know that failure to get a full 7-9 hours of sleep can effect your R/C bashing, building, crawling, drifting, racing, speed running, and tuning…
The RC Deep DiveWhich E-Clip Tool(s) are the Right Choice for Your R/C Model Vehicle?
There are many e-ring or e-clip (a.k.a. the Jesus clip or Jesus ring) tools available for your radio-controlled model vehicles, but which one is the right one…
The RC Deep DiveAre R/C Buggies on Bikes Only a Japanese Cultural Phenomenon?
In Japan it's is common to see a vintage or re-release Tamiya radio-controlled car, buggy, truck, van, jeep, or bus in or on a front or rear bicycle basket or…
The RC Deep DiveShould You Grease Your Motor's Pinion Gear or Not?
Should you or should you not grease your radio-controlled model vehicle motor pinion gear? If so, what kind and how much grease should you actually use? Well…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Protect Yourself from Environmental Hazards When Bashing, Crawling, Racing, and Speed Running
Our sun, Sol, many insects, arachnids, and poisonous plants can be an environment hazard when you are out bashing, crawling, racing, or speed running your…
The RC Deep DiveWhy R/C Bashers, Builders, Crawlers, Drifters, Racers, and Speed Runners are Prospering on the Paleo Diet
Many doctors recommend the paleo diet for fighting against cognitive fog, digestive issues, inflammation, irritability, joint pain, or obesity, but how is this…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Make Sure Your Stand-Up R/C Hobbyist Workbench is the Perfect Height
While we all know a stand-up workbench is ergonomically better than a sit-down workbench, but the proper height for an R/C hobby desk is different than a…
The RC Deep DiveRanking the Best Ball Differential Greases for R/C Model Vehicles
1up Racing, AE (Associated Electronics) Factory Team, Hudy, JConcepts, MIP (Moore's Ideal Products) and Tamiya all make ball diffs (differentials) and greases…
The RC Deep DiveWhat is the Best File for Lexan and ABS R/C Bodies and Chassis?
Many people use one general file to file down plastic pieces on their radio-controlled model vehicle body shell, whether made of flexible Lexan polycarbonate…
The RC Deep DiveWhat is the Best Grease for Open Differential Gears?
Many vintage and rere (re-release) Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles have an open diff (differential) gear assembly. While Tamiya historically suggested…
The RC Deep DiveHow One Hudy Grease Works for Both Parts of a Ball Differential
A ball diff (differential) usually needs two very types of grease for each zone. One for the thrust bearing assembly and another completely different for the…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Prevent the Loss of Axle Nuts on Your R/C Model Vehicle
Have you ever been racing, bashing, drifting, or speed running your radio-controlled car, buggy, truck, van, jeep, or bus and have an axle nut come flying off…
The RC Deep DiveLet's Get Into Hudy!
Hudy is known for it's ultra high quality tools, greases, parts, and lubricants. What drove it's founder to such intense standards and are their products worth…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Properly Install a 2.4Ghz Antenna in a R/C Model Vehicle
Vintage and rere (re-release) Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles were designed for the older, longer whip antennae. So when installing a modern 2.4 Ghz…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Do Some Tamiya R/C Model Vehicles Come ESCs and Done Do Not?
Some Tamiya R/C cars, buggies, trucks, vans, jeeps, busses, and tanks come with shrink wrap and some do not. The same is true of ESCs (Electronic Speed…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Did the DuraTrax Onyx R/C Battery Chargers Go Away?
Why were the DuraTrax Onyx series of radio-controlled model vehicle battery chargers so popular? Why did they all become discontinued even though they were…
The RC Deep DiveHow Long Should an R/C Model Vehicle Battery Take to Charge?
How long should it take to charge your radio-controlled model vehicle's and radio transmitter's NiCd (Nickel Cadmium), NiMh (Nickel Metal Hydride), LiFe…
The RC Deep DiveComparing the DNA of Iconic Sandwiches to Vintage Tamiya R/C Model Vehicle Kits
Classic sandwiches like the PB&J (Peanut Butter and Jelly), Grilled Cheese, BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato), Club, Italian Beef, Pastrami on Rye, Monte Cristo…
The RC Deep DiveHOW-TO: Program and Change Every Setting With Sticks Radio Transmitters
If you are new to using a stick-style radio transmitter for your radio-controlled model ground vehicle we go through exactly how to program your transmitter…
The RC Deep DiveHow R/C Model Vehicle Kits Fight the Harm From Instant Gratification Culture
IGC (Instant Gratification Culture) is dangerous and detrimental to both adults and children. But how can we fight against these damaging effects from this…
The RC Deep DiveWhy the R/C Model Vehicle Hobby is Perfect for Both Introverts and Extroverts
How is it that one hobby can both be perfect for both the most introverted shy R/C hobbyist and also the most extroverted, outgoing, talkative radio-controlled…
The RC Deep DiveWhat's the Logic Behind Tamiya's Iconic Lettered Parts Bags?
Many people wonder why Tamiya doesn't use sequential parts system, where "Bag 1" contains parts for Step 1, "Bag 2" for Step 2, and so on and instead has part…
The RC Deep DiveWhy Tamiya ReRe R/C Model Vehicle Kits are Excellent Show-And-Tell Items and Science Fair Projects
A Tamiya rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicle kit is a lot of fun for a kid and an adult, but it also can be an amazing school show-and-tell item…