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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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4:48

Why You Must Pack Your Open Diff Spider Gears With...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/10/06

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 different speeds when necessary, like when turning. Tamiya tells you to grease them with their standard Cera (Ceramic) Grease HG (High Grade). However, the R/C hobbyist community had found a better option, Tamiya's AW (Anti-Wear) Grease. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we walk you through exact how and why to pack your open diff

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6:53

Why is 1980s Punk and New Wave the Soundtrack of the...

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2026/10/05

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, for some reason 1980's hardcore punk rock or new wave alternative EDM (Electronic Dance Music) just seems right. Why? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we breakdown exactly why this music helps you psychologically focus on the task at hand. Putting you in the right state of mind for wrenching your radio control car, truck, buggy, jeep,

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5:51

Where are All the Great R/C Model Vehicle Hobby Based...

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2026/10/04

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 use the Dewey decimal system, dig deep into the card catalogue, search the Library of Congress in the copyright office, and use the national inter-library loan service, and get you the extant R/C novels and pass on whispers about a future series from the best-selling epic fantasy author of "The Vhaidra Saga" novel series from a recent book

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5:12

Are there Radio-Controlled Model Vehicle Hobbyist...

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2026/10/03

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., and those in the hobbyist community who build, bash, crawl, drift, race, speed run, and wrench vintage and rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicles. So, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we investigate any perceived or actual connections, if they exist, between these two groups.

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16:42

Beast Wars: The Radio-Controlled Model Vehicle Analogues

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/10/02

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 modern age as some of the best characters and stories ever in the Transformers universe, in both comic books and television shows. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we investigate which of these cybertronic characters with primal beast forms' DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid) match up with the classic vintage and rere (rerelease) Tamiya R/C

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5:06

There's No Room for Jealousy in the Vintage and ReRe...

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2026/10/01

There's nothing that can destroy a community faster or not completely than jealousy. Unfortunately there have been pressures inside the radio-controlled hobbyist community. As such, there can be no tolerating of the predator of competitive jealousy in our community. How do we fight this community crushing fear and anxiety that causes elitism, gatekeeping, and weaponised misinformation. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we find out how our triangle of values: Nostalgia, Quality, and

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5:47

R/C Philosophy Comparison: Craft vs. Competition vs....

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/09/30

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 have guided three different radio-controlled model vehicle companies from not only 3 different companies, but 3 unique continents: Asia's Tamiya, Europe's Schumacher, and the Americas' AE (Associated Electronics).

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6:45

HOW-TO: Use Your R/C Model Vehicle as Your Wedding...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/09/29

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, buggy, van , jeeps, bus, or tank should you choose? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we break it down into tiny steps where each step is of supreme importance to pull this off correctly and safely for everyone!

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5:45

Japan's Decoration Trucks, R/C Dekotora, and Deco 4WD

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2026/09/28

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 radio-controlled model vehicle hobby. These three disciplines are interesting as they have buying to do with speed or power, but simply have to look with beauty of the customized design. But in this new episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dive deep into the Japanese customizers who have made a new radio control enthusiast genre wildly

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6:16

HOW-TO: Preserve Your R/C Decals in Archival Shape...

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2026/09/27

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 keep your radio-controlled model vehicle decals in archival condition even though many aggressive manufacturers say that radio control body shell decals and chassis stickers are only good for 6 months to 2 years maximum!

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6:10

How Much Water Do You Need When Building, Bashing,...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/09/26

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), speed running, and wrenching your radio-controlled car, truck, buggy, van, jeep, bus, or tank? We bypass government suggestions and go straight to the anatomical and material science, signing into physical and chemistry as we help you calculate exactly how much water you as an R/C model vehicle hobbyist need based on activity, heat, and

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6:16

Why Walking is Such Important Exercise for Golden Age...

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2026/09/25

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 stand and walk. Science has called all-day sitting the new smoking and not only does it hurt your physical health, especially your heart and circulatory system, but also your mental health as you age. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we explain why it's so important for R/C model vehicle hobby enthusiasts to get out and walk at least 5

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7:08

HOW-TO: Wash, Dry, and Care for R/C Hobby be...

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2026/09/24

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 clothing, your going to destroy your microfiber cloths and possible your radio-controlled model vehicle in the process. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we describe exactly how and how not to wash and dry these dispensable part of the radio control hobby, giving you the material science, the physics, and chemistry behind the whys of this

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5:45

Why Do Radio Controlled Model Vehicle Enthusiasts...

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2026/09/23

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 accepted but encouraged in many R/C clubs, racetracks, and hobby shops? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we investigate the social norms, changing moralities, and codified rules in radio control racing that answers this question, explaining the whys of this cultural norm both inside and outside the radio-controlled model vehicle

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6:50

How UK Monsters Turned the Tamiya Lunchbox into a...

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2026/09/22

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, have dinner the same thing to Vanessa's Lunchbox as they did with the Clod Buster and Super Clod Buster, and fixed every imperfection and by using all the hop-ups they offer, you can actually turn this radio-controlled monster van into a bulletproof basher!

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Why Do Gens Ace NiMh R/C Batteries Use Only Tamiya...

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2026/09/21

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 batteries and not something better like genuine Dean's Connectors? It doesn't seem to make sense at first. But once we dug deep, it actually priced to be a very savvy business decision. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we share that research on their business sense and strategy with you.

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5:55

Why Do Vintage Tamiya R/C Model Vehicle Kit...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/09/20

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 (re-release) version, you'll notice that the instructions are in a completely different order and the new way isn't nearly as logical as the old way. Why? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we investigate what made these changes and why kit builders prefer the vintage analog hand-drawn instructions over the digital CAD (Computer-Aided

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5:20

The Numerous Hop-Up Options for Tamiya Clod Buster...

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2026/09/19

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 it's stock Lexan polycarbonate body shell or the super popular alternate Grave Digger body from Parma PSE (Parma Speed Experts). However this radio-controlled legend is most famous for the huge amount of hop-up options that were made for it. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig into some of the numerous hop-up option manufacturers

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7:15

What is Tamiya's Most Bulletproof R/C Basher?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/09/18

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 it's the Super Clod Buster 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) Monster Truck with the right hop-ups. Still others say there's no reason to go 4-wheel drive and that either the Lunchbox, Midnight Pumpkin, or the Neo-Fighter Buggy DT-03 with the correct hop-up options. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we look at all of the options and see which

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6:56

Do Tamiya TRF X-Ring Hop-Ups Still Require AE's FT...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/09/17

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 Grease Lubricant. But when you upgrade to Tamia TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) X-ring 50a durometer hop-up options, do you still need to use one of these damper lubes? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we investigate the material science, physics, and chemistry of these products and give you the definitely answer for what to use and what

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