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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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5:35

Which Kind of Screws Should You Have On-Hand on Your...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/16

Depending on your radio controlled model vehicles, you might need different kinds of hardware, including screws, washers, nuts, etc. for building, repairing, upgrading, and rebuilding your R/C car, truck, or buggy. How do you know what hardware to have on hand and where can you get it to make sure that you get the highest quality hardware? We get into the nuts and bolts and give you the plan for your mandatory extras in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:03

Cutting Decals: Should You Move the Knife or the...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/15

Have you ever wondered if moving the knife or moving the decal sheet was the better way to cut out R/C decals? What truly is the proper way to cut out decals for your radio controlled model vehicle? Which way is more ergonomically safe for your body? Which way helps you cut out intricate curves more easily? Although it may not seem intuitive, we cut deep to the truth and make it clear in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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4:50

HOW-TO: Upgrade the Firmware for Your Flysky FS-i6x...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/14

In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we cover the hows and whys of the 4 different ways and firmware update options to upgrade your Flysky FS-i6x radio controlled transmitter in your R/C car, truck, buggy, bus, jeep, airplane, helicopter, jet, submarine or boat including step by step instructions as well as the best upgrade options, including both the advantages and the disadvantages of each of the many firmware upgrade options.

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6:25

What is the Fastest Motor That You Should Put in the...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/13

The Super HotShot 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) R/C buggy already comes with a powerful Tamiya 540 GT Tuned Motor, but it can handle more power after a couple tweaks and upgrades to the stock parts. Once those hop-ups are in place we let you know exactly how powerful of a mirror you can put inside your rere (rerelease) of the 1986 SuperShot in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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7:31

Which Tamiya 540 Motor had the Most Torque?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/12

Most people are usually focused on speed, but those who know the importance of torque to get over obstacles, to be first of the starting line, and to sure around corners, look at torque as well. We look at Tamiya's currently available 540 motor stock and give you the actual measurements in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. [NOTE: We do not include Tamiya's Torque Tuned Motor as it actually has less torque than the Tamiya Sport Tuned 540 motor. This comparison also doesn't include Tamiya's

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5:23

Why You Shouldn't Buy R/C Parts From Mass Retailers

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/11

While you should always buy from your LHS (Local R/C Hobby Shop) if possible, when you do need to order online you should avoid mass retailers like AliExpress, Amazon, Temu, etc. and buy from trusted officially retailers like AMain, EuroRC, Hearns Hobbies. RCMart, TTP Models, etc. Why? We dig into the many less-obvious reasons why you could be setting yourself and your radio-controlled model vehicles up for disaster if you don't heed this advice in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:28

What is the Best Budget Stick Control Radio Transmitter?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/10

While the Flysky FS-GT3B is a often the recommended budget pistol grip and wheel radio control transmitter, what are the best budget stick control radio transmitters? We breakdown the details and specifications of those claiming to be the best option and in the end crowd one option to be the kind of budget stick transmitters for your land based radio controlled model vehicles in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:44

HOW-TO: Upgrade Your Neo Fighter or Neo Frog DT-03...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/09

In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we present an audio guide ranked from necessary to nice-to-have hop-ups that will turn your Mighty Frog inspired Neo Fighter Buggy or Neo Frog DT-03 (DT stands for Dirt Two-Wheel-Drive) R/C buggy into a modern racer, in an easy ranked format for your convenience. Which hop-ups will you use to upgrade your DT-03 radio-controlled car?

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4:52

HOW-TO: Get into Radio-Controlled Boats?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/08

If you like building Tamiya radio-controlled land based vehicles and want to get the same type of R/C model vehicle building experience with water based vehicles like boats and submarines, what brands and models should you invest in? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we get you prepared for the wet and dry docks with all the information you could need to make this decision while starting your marine radio-controlled model vehicle hobby.

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5:43

The Psychology of Brand Tribalism in the R/C Hobbyist...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/07

Did you know that there is actually a psychological reason you are local to your favored R/C model vehicle brand? Psychology actually teaches us that our brand preferences and our favorite radio controlled cars actually help define us as a person. We break down your mind and explain the scientific reasons you are pre-wired to like one brand (such as Tamiya, Kyosho, Yokomo, Associated Electronics, Losi, X-ray, Schumacher, Arrma, etc.) over another brand in this episode of the RC Deep Dive

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5:34

The R/C Wheel Bus: Hobby Grade Monster School Buses

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/06

If you want a radio-controlled school bus that is also a monster truck, the R/C hobbyist world has this absurdity for you. There's five different pathways to get this including Tamiya's giant King Yellow 6x6 monster school bus to the famous sKOOL bus body shell from Parma PSE and a bunch of options in-between. We take you to school and teach you all of your options to make this unique radio control basher, crawler, or racer bus in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:49

HOW-TO: Get into R/C Airplanes and Jets?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/05

If you like building Tamiya radio-controlled land based vehicles and want to get the same type of R/C model vehicle building experience with sky based radio-controlled vehicles like airplanes and jets, what brands and models should you invest in? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we get you prepared for takeoff with all the information you could need to make this decision to become an R/C pilot.

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6:26

The Tamiya Radio Controlled CC-01 Chassis Overview

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/04

What is the CC-01 (CC stand for Cross Country) chassis and what are the available updates for it? What made this radio-controlled model vehicle chassis unique and so desired due so long until the CC-02 came out much later? We dig into the unique specs and find so these answers for you on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:09

The Tamiya Rookie Rabbit: Why was it so Important?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/03

The Tamiya Rookie Rabbit, the first RTR (Ready-To-Run) R/C buggy on the DT-01 (DT stands for Dirt Two-Wheel-Drive) chassis was a very important radio controlled buggy for Tamiya, but why? We drive into this question and let you know the must-have upgrades to make this beginner buggy matter in the modern day of radio control in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:58

Why Size Matters When it Comes to Body Clips

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/02

Cotter pins or body clips used to be small and straight. However, over time the pull ring angle and the size of these clips or pins have increased. Why has the size changed and why is this important for not only keeping your body shell on your R/C model vehicle, but also protecting those sometimes fragile body mounts? We dive deep into the material science and physics of different sizes and different angles on body pins in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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5:02

How Tamiya and Kyosho use (and Have Failed to Use)...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/03/01

Tamiya and Kyosho each use Lean and the TPS (Toyota Production System) in their R/C model vehicle factories. We explain how this helps get a perfect vehicle to you quickly and how a failure to have this system be part of the corporate, manufacturing, and marketing culture have lead to a number of disastrous recalls for Kyosho and why Tamiya has never had to suffer one of these very expensive recalls.

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6:12

Which Oil Should be Used in Buggy Aeration Oil-Filled...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/28

While the TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers come with yellow #400 damper oil, if you upgrade them with softer shock springs when installing them on an R/C model vehicle like the Tamiya Lancia 037 Rally car, Subaru BRAT, or the Frog, you are going to want softer shock oil if you are taking your off-road vehicle to the natural environment it was made for. We help you dial down exactly which shock oils you should use in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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5:49

HOW-TO: Mask the Hornet's Driver Window Antenna Bump

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/27

If you don't have the rere (re-release) Hornet decals packed with window masks; and honestly, even if you do; masking that window bump for the antenna can be tricky and leave unsightly paint lines on your window that is supposed to be clear. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over the options to make sure you don't have this problem.

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6:11

What are the Differences Between the Wild Willy and...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/26

The Wild Willy and the later WW2 (Wild Willy 2) may look similar at first glance, but they are actually very different radio controlled model vehicles. Let's jump in the jeep, go do some wheelies, and discover the many differences in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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5:16

How Exactly Do Barrel Springs Improve Damping on the...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/25

Cross-country barrel shock springs work differently than your standard damper spring. Why are they so good for some TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) aeration oil-filled dampers on Tamiya's CC-01 (Cross Country) chassis for R/C model vehicles like the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero and also can surprisingly work (with some serious modifications) in the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis? We dig deep into the physics and material science on these CC-O1 barrel shock spring set in this episode of the RC Deep Dive

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