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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

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All Episodes

08:00

Solving Servo Woes

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/06

Have you broken your servo saver? How can you prevent that from happening again? Do you want to know what the best servo saver is for your radio controlled vehicle? Do you know the difference between a servo saver and a servo horn? We take a deep dive into all of this in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.

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09:57

Fixing Broken Shock Towers

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/05

Crashes can lead to broken damper shock towers. But do you need to buy a whole new chassis? We go over the many options available to you in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.

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05:52

Is Using Marine Grease in RC Cars a Good Idea?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/05

With Tamiya not having Cera-Grease HG available until August, is Marine Grease a good substitute, or does it contain additives that may damage your gears in your radio controlled vehicle? Join us in our deep dive on this greasy subject in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.

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07:02

Easily Fixing RC Steering Issues

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/05

With a few tweaks on your radio, you can fix most of your steering issues and have a more enjoyable and controlled experience driving your radio controlled vehicles. We teach you how in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.

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06:28

What is the Best Shock Damper Oil for ORV Chassis...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/03

Which of the many shock damper oils from Tamiya should be used in the ORV Chassis vehicles like the Lancia Rally, Subaru Brat, the Frog, the Blackfoot, Mud Blaster, Monster Beetle, Midnight Pumpkin, etc.

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08:31

Which Shock Oil is Best for the Grasshopper/Hornet...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/03

I'm the last episode we explained the numbers and colors of a Tamiya's RC Shock Damper Oil. Now we take a deep drive into the right oil for the following Tamiya RC Cars: The Grasshopper, Hornet, GH2, Super Hornet, Super G, Rising Fighter, Mad Bull, and more!

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07:05

What do Shock Damper Oil Colors and Numbers Mean?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/03

There's lots of colors and numbers to Tamiya's shock damper oils, but what do they mean and when should they be used? I'm this episode of the RC Deep Dive we review the following choices: Red 200, Orange 300, Yellow 400, Green 500, Blue 600, Purple 700, Pink 800, White 900, & Light Blue 1000.

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07:47

What is that Cardboard Disk that goes on your 540 Motor?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/02

What is that cardboard disk? Is it necessary? What is is purpose! Do you need to use it when you upgrade to a different motor? Are there better options than this included motor Mount? We answer these questions and more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive!

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06:03

Brat Attack! Why those Subaru Brat Wheels & Tires are...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/02

A popular Hop-Up for vintage RC buggies like the Frog, Grasshopper, and Hornet is using Subaru Brat Wheels and tires. Why is this? Is it a good option? And how do you get them to fit your RC cars? We find out on this episode of the RC Deep Dive!

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06:37

How to Fix Common Throttle and Transmitter Issues

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/02

You pull your trigger and your RC car goes backwards! You make sure your motor is plugged in the right way, but the problem persists. What happened? How can you fix it? We will teach you in this episode of the RC Deep Dive!

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07:50

Cutting, Sanding, Masking, & Painting Lexan...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/01

It's not easy, but we have some pro tips on cutting out, sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting your polycarbonate (Lexan) radio controlled vehicle bodies. Safety is job number one in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.

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06:02

RC Cars and Trucks in Pop Culture

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/01

RC cars have taken the main stage in a number of movies and tv shows, and we review them all in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.

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06:49

The Flysky and DSServos Takeover of RC

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/01

Flysky Radio Transmitters & Receivers and DS Servos (often errantly identified as their distributor, Annimos) have taken over a good chunk of the remote controlled vehicle market in the last decade. We look into why this happened on this episode of the RC Deep Dive.

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09:52

Tamiya vs HobbyWing: Which ESC is Best for You?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/04/30

Which ESC is best for your RC car? We take a deep dive into ESCs and see what ESC is the best for you, based on your vehicle and motor type.

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11:50

Sticks or Pistol Grips: Which is best for your RC...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/04/30

In the 1970s and 80s the dual stick radio was king, but the pistol grip controller took over as the popular way to run cars in North America and Japan, with the rest of the world following this trend later on. Why the change and are pistol grips really the superior radio controlled transmitter?

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06:03

The Cera Grease HG Mystery

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/04/30

[NOTE: this was recorded before May 2025, when the expected date of restock was changed to an August 2025 anticipated restock date on some sites.] Why do the majority of hobby shops and Tamiya itself no longer have any Cera-Grease left in stock? We take a deep dive into this persistent issue. If you are in need of this product, currently Hearns Hobbies had plenty in stock and will ship it anywhere in the world!

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08:40

What are the Best Tools to Build your RC Vehicle? You...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/04/29

Many people are surprised that Tamiya RC Model Cars didn't use Phillips Head screws which are made to can out. Instead they use JIS screws which are made not to cam out. Using the wrong tool can strip out your allen wrench, screws, nuts, Allen tool, screwdriver, and nut driver. So let's take a deep dive into the best tools to build your remote controlled vehicles!

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06:48

Do Low Profile Servos Allow you to use Large...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/04/29

Servos are one of the things that make fitting a larger battery into your Hornet and Grasshopper family of Tamiya remote control buggies. But can a low profile servo help you use a bigger battery? We take a deep drive into your battery case and servos in this episode of the RC Deep Dive!

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09:19

Which Cements, Glues, and Solvents to Use on your RC...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/04/29

Tamiya and other companies make a lot of different cements, solvents, and glue for your radio controlled vehicle. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we look at which ones you should use where, and how to use them!

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08:36

A Simple 3-D Printed ORV Trailing Shock Arm Can Save...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/04/28

The ORV chassis has a weakness, especially in the re-release models that use a shock plastic in the shock arms. This can lead to breakage or knocking the dog-bones out out the rear wheels. This simple piece of plastic can help prevent these two run-ending problems. We take a deep drive into why and how to install them on your Frog, Brat, or other ORV chassis RC vehicle.

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