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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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8:36

What is the Best Trailing Arm Stiffener Material?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/13

You can now get rear trailing arm stiffeners made it of plastic, nylon, carbon fiber, and a variety of metals. Which of these options is the best and which of then are the worst? It all depends on your radio control running style and not necessarily a single option that is right for everyone. We define why this is in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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5:46

RCer vs. R/C Hobbyist vs. RC Enthusiast: What's the...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/12

There are three different names for fans of radio controlled vehicles, but what's the difference? We open the hobbyist community dictionary and thesaurus and break down the jargon, defining the differences between a Racer, a R/C Hobbyist, and a RC Enthusiast in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. Which title do you claim for yourself?

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7:01

R/C Cars and Their Adventures Through the Looking...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/11

"Curiouser and curiouser," Alice said, as she saw the vintage R/C model vehicles in front of the denizens of Wonderland. There was one for the Queen of Hearts, the White King and his White Knight, the Mock Turtle, the Dormouse, the March Hare, the Jabberwock, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatte, the Rabbit, and now. But which radio controlled model vehicle was hers? We look through the looking glass and correlate these chaotic RC cars with the even more chaotic citizens of Wonderland in this episode of

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8:58

The Effect Humidity and Temperature Have on J-B Weld

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/10

Many R/C hobbyists will use J-B Weld to repair their radio controlled vehicles when they break, such as a broken axle on a Tamiya BRAT or Frog. However, repairing it outside a specific humidity and temperature range will cause catastrophic results when fixing your RC model vehicles. We define and explain what happens when you don't keep your repair in this heat and moisture range in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:03

The 1:16th Scale M4 Sherman Tank: The First RC Model...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/09

Many people think that the 1976 Porsche 934 Turbo RSR was the first radio controlled model vehicle created by Tamiya. However that title actually belongs to the 1974 1/16th scale M4 Sherman Tank. We dig into the design and explain exactly what caused it to be such a mechanical marvel with clutch and brake steering and it's many more advanced rere (rerelease) models in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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5:38

HOW-TO: Charge RC Vehicle Batteries with a Full-Sized...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/08

Did you know that you can charge your R/C model vehicles batteries using your personal automobile? While it is possible, there are some important precautions to take before, during, and after RC (Direct Current) charging your radio-controlled model vehicle battery with your automobile. We uncover the directions and concerns on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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5:10

HOW-TO: Build a Grasshopper II Side Wheelie Machine

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/07

Have you ever seen a Tamiya Grasshopper 2 just rolling around on its two left tires or it's two right tires and wondered how in the world did they do that? Well we here at the RC Deep Dive podcast found one out in the wild and are teaching you today how to build one for yourself.

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7:10

HOW-TO: Repair, Replace, Fix, or Upgrade GH2 and...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/06

If you've ever taken a lot of tumbles on the concrete with your Grasshopper II or Super Hornet, you may have cracked, broken, or friction rubbed off the functional part of your body posts off your chassis. How can you repair, replace, fix, or upgrade this essential part that keeps your your Lexan polycarbonate body shell on the chassis?? We go over multiple ways to fix these problems in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast

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6:15

BBX vs. Fighter NX Gen: The Vintage-Inspired Modern...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/05

Both the BBX and the Fighter NX Gen are modern R/C buggies, yet definitely vintage inspired. While on the surface, the two radio controlled cars may look very similar, there are many differences below the surface. Which one is the right RC buggy for you? We dig deep and discover the differences between these two amazing Tamiya model vehicle creations in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:33

The Wild Willy Dynasty of R/C Model Jeeps and...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/04

Wild Willy has had many radio controlled model vehicles from the Wild Willy Jeep, the Willy's Wheeler car, the WW2 Jeep, and now the rere car, the Honda City Turbo rally car. What inspired this dynasty, what caused it to prosper, and what connects each of Wild Willy's multiple Tamiya T/C model vehicles? We go wild and drive deep in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:40

The Sailor Scouts and their R/C Cars, Buggies, and...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/03

What R/C Model Vehicle matches up with Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask, Sailor Venus, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Saturn, Chibi Moon, Sailor Pluto, Sailors Uranus and Neptune? You might be surprised how easily the Sailor Scouts and their allies match up with vintage radio controlled cars in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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7:20

HOW-TO: Get a Perfect Metallic Sky Blue Paint Job on...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/02

If you want a spectacular metallic sky blue color on your Lexan polycarbonate body of your radio controlled model car, truck, vehicle, jeep, or van, it is going to to take a few steps, but in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we show you 3 very different ways to get it done with slightly different effects. We also go into exactly what colors to use for backing your primary paint layer to get the exact look that you are going for.

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6:25

Why Do Some R/C Buggies Race with Unpainted Tail Wings?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/02/01

Sometimes you will see a meticulously painted radio controlled buggy racing on the track, but it has a clear unpainted tail wing that looks completely out of place. Why do some R/C racers do this and what is the advantage of this very different look? We get our Scotch Brite scrubbing pads out and scrub down to the source of this recent trend answering the whos, whats, and whys about it in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:32

HOW-TO: Make Tamiya's Fluorescent Polycarbonate Spray...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/01/31

When you paint your radio controlled model kit's Lexan polycarbonate body shell with a fluorescent color like PS-28 Fluorescent Green, how can you make it glow like a fluorescent light without adding additional electronics and lights? It all comes down to how you back that color. We go into the physics and chemistry of these Tamiya polycarbonate spray paints and your many options to make your R/C car, truck, buggy, or van glow in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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4:57

Matching Fantasy TTRPG Archetypes and Their Vintage...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/01/30

Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, Goblins, Orcs, Half-Dragons, and Succubi are all standards in the fantasy fiction novel and movie genre as well as popular TTRPGs (Table-Top Role-Playing Games) like D&D (Dungeons and Dragons). However, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we ask and answer the question of what vintage radio controlled model vehicle kits match each of these fantastical archetypes?

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6:43

What are Tamiya's Iridescent Color Changing Paints...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/01/29

Have you ever seen a radio controlled car, can, truck, or buggy go by and it seems to change color as your viewing angle changes? These are due to the technology behind Tamiya's Iridescent paints like TPS-47 Pink/Gold and PS-46 Purple/Green. But how exactly do they work? We break down the chemistry and physics behind these spray paints for polycarbonates in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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6:14

Why Do Some R/C Hobbyists Keep Their Body Posts...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/01/28

Have you ever seen a radio controlled car, truck, or buggy with super long body posts sticking far outside the the body shell? Have you ever wondered why they do that, when it looks so ugly? In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we measure the advantages and disadvantages of extremely long body mounts and how to trim them or replace them with other mounting technologies if you think yours are too long.

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6:03

HOW-TO: Replicate TS-52 Candy Lime Green on Lexan R/C...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/01/27

If you want to replicate that TS-52 Candy Lime Green paint for plastics color from the Tamiya Grasshopper Candy Green Edition on a clear Lexan polycarbonate GH1 body from Parma PSE, you don't have a direct color match in Tamiya's PS line of paints for polycarbonates. However it's still possible to get an exact match and we go over exactly how to do that, along with a couple other unique options in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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7:46

HOW-TO: Fix Problematic R/C Shock Mount Ball Joints

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/01/26

How do you fix a shock mount ball joint that keeps throwing your oil-filled damper off? It seems like there should be a simple fix, but for the bulletproof solution, there's actually 3 necessary hop-up options necessary to ensure it never happens again. We give you the step-by-step instructions to make this much-needed upgrade in your vintage or rere Tamiya Super Hornet, Grasshopper II, and other radio controlled buggies, cars, and trucks that have this issue in this episode of the RC Deep Dive

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7:31

What are Tamiya Powerchamp RX Batteries and What are...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2026/01/25

Tamiya makes some AA batteries branded as Powerchamp RX that have some very powerful and interesting features. This might make you wonder if they are are a good option for use on your radio controlled transmitter. We check out the chemistry of this battery type, discover its best usages, compare and contrast it to other battery types, and deduce what the best option is for radio control transmitters is in this day and age in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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