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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 hop-ups, CVA dampers, or MIP super ball diffs, and the next, we explore the applied physics and chemistry of why they work. We also uncover the lost RC cultural history of the Golden Age—from the Tamiya-Futaba alliance to the transfer of CRP's business assets to a new entity, Team CRP, or Parma PSE (Parma Speed Experts) International being bought by Mid-America Products. This is your daily dose of R/C knowledge. No fluff, just the deep dive. We are all about that RC life! Got a Tamiya question you can't solve? Ask it in the reviews or comments. It might become a future 5-15 minute deep dive. Subscribe now so you don't miss tomorrow's deep dive. It's the perfect anti-fluff way to start your day at the RC hobby workbench. A NOTE ON CLARITY: This podcast is 100% human-researched by lifelong hobbyists. To deliver a crystal-clear, professional-sounding, anti-fluff episode every single day, we use modern AI-assisted production tools for maximum listenability. Our focus is on the knowledge, not the noise. SPOTIFY LISTENERS: Welcome! Please note that Spotify does not carry our full daily episode archive. For the complete list, searchable back-catalog, please find us on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, YouTube, or any other podcast aggregators via our Linktree https://linktr.ee/rcdeepdive #rc #rccar #rccars #vintagerc #rcbuggy #rcbuggies #tamiya #hopups #rctruck #rctrucks #fix #repair #upgrade #rcvan #rcvans #podcast #podcasts #rcdeepdive #thercdeepdivepodcast #rcdd #rcdeepdive #thercdeepdive #dd #rcdeepdivepodcast #review #ai #reviews #culture #history #jargon #philosophy #rchobby #rchobbyist #deepdive #rchobbyistcommunity #rcmodel #rcvehicle #radio #baja #radiocontrol #radiocontrolled #rally #offroad #onroad #bashing #basher #bashers #race #racing #rclife #rcculture #rclifestyle #physics #chemistry #rcbus #geometry #rc_car #rc_cars #materialscience #masterclass

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Using Material Sabermetrics to Build a Baseball a Team out of Tamiya R/C Model Vehicles

2026/10/29

Play ball! In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we build the perfect defensive baseball team (pitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, shortstop, left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder) using vintage and rere (re-released) Tamiya R/C cars, trucks, buggies, and from the radio-controlled model vehicle golden age.

What Were the Tamiya Vajra and Leonis R/C Model Vehicles?

2026/10/28

Why were Tamiya's experiential radio-controlled truggy (truck and buggy combination made popular by Traxxas, Arrma, and Losi) and futuristic buggy known as the Vajra and Leonis such a rare failure for Tamiya? And why in 2026 are they such highly desired rare R/C model vehicles? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we investigate these 1/10th scale experimental anomalous radio control failures.

The Best R/C Hobby Workshop Turntables, Record Players, or Phonographs

2026/10/27

In a previous episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we have already covered why you need an analog turntable, record player, or phonograph in your R/C hobby workshop, but in this episode we go over exactly which of these hi-fi (high fidelity) vintage music players are three best to have onto of your radio-controlled model vehicle hobby workbench.

HOW-TO: Perfectly Sand a Freshly Cut R/C Lexan Polycarbonate Body Shell

2026/10/26

In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over step by step how, as well as what sandpaper products to use, to perfectly sand your expertly or amateurishly cut or snap lines on your radio-controlled model car, truck, buggy, jeep, van, or bus as well as going over exactly how not to do it, and what can cause a less than perfect R/C sanding.

HOW-TO: Fix HotShot Family R/C Buggies' Dogbones from Popping Out and Binding

2026/10/25

There's lots of misinformation on various forums about the few options for replacing the dogbones in the Tamiya HotShot family of 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) 1:10th scale R/C buggies with CVDs (Constant Velocity Drives) or UJs (Universal Joints) driveshafts. So in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we look at some of the often suggested options and explain why half of the hop-up options suggested in some Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicle hobby community forums are playing wrong and which options will actually work in your HotShot, Super Shot, Boomerang, Bigwig, HotShot II, Super Sabre, Super HotShot, or HotShot 2 Blockhead Motors Edition.

Why You Absolutely Need a Phonograph/Record Player on Your R/C Hobby Workbench

2026/10/24

Here's a secret to from the 1970s and 80s that is still absolutely valid today. An analog phonograph or record player helps prevent model marker myopia, hobbyist hunch, and injury. It also helps you follow the pomodoro technique of productivity which makes your build, teardown, hop-up, rebuild, or wrenching session even more productive. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we explain the ergonomic and psychological reasons you need a turntable on your radio control model vehicle hobby desk and should not use an analog or digital egg timer alarm or even one on your mobile phone.

HOW-TO: Find the Perfect Alternative Driver's Head for Your R/C Model Vehicle

2026/10/23

If you've decided to get an alternative head to put on your driver body of your 1:10th scale Tamiya radio-controlled car, truck, buggy, jeep, van, or bus, you have a lot of options. But how do you find the best one for you and your R/C model vehicle? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we break down the differences between resin and 3D (three dimensional) printed heads, and how to truly find the most reputable online sellers and manufacturers.

Best R/C Model Vehicle Body Shell Airbrushes for Lexan and ABS

2026/10/22

Many people like to use an airbrush to paint their radio-controlled model vehicles' Lexan polycarbonate or ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) body shells. But which is the best airbrush for each type of plastic, and is there any all in one airbrushing solution? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we review and rate airbrushes and find the best solutions for R/C car, truck, buggy, jeep, van, bus, tank, plane, boat, helicopter, and drone hobbyists and enthusiasts.

Is Airbrushing or Spray Paint Rattle Cans Better for R/C Model Vehicle Body Shells? ?

2026/10/21

Some people prefer too use airbrushes to paint their radio-controlled model vehicles' Lexan polycarbonate or ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) body shells and some people prefer to use Tamiya's spray paint rattle cans. Why such a disparity? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we look at both the positives and negatives of each method and answer which option is best for you, the R/C car, buggy, truck, jeep, van, bus, or tank hobbyist.

Top 10 Hop-Ups for the Tamiya HotShot Family of 4WD R/C Buggies

2026/10/20

While the reres (re-releases) of the Tamiya HotShot family of 4WD (four wheel drive) R/C buggies had some serious updates over the iconic vintage originals, there are still a lot of hop-up options available for this entire family of icons, both for the vintage and rere editions. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we rank them and put them in tiers of necessity to build the ultimate 4WD buggy. [NOTE: We still strongly recommend the MIP (Moore's Ideal Products) Super Ball Diff for the HotShot family even though it is difficult to find since it is currently discontinued]

Why Tamiya Made the ReRes of the HotShot Family of 4WD R/C Buggies Superior to the Vintage Icons

2026/10/19

The HotShot Family of 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) radio-controlled buggies were iconic and each new family member was an improvement upon its previous kin. But when Tamiya re-released these R/C buggies they made massive improvements both family-wide but also to each individual radio control model vehicle too. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we break down each of these major improvements to the reres.

Ultimate Tribology and Market Analysis of R/C Lubrication Systems

2026/10/18

In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we look at the chemistry behind the physics and give A to F grades to the big 5 radio-controlled model vehicle hobby lubrication manufacturers, AE (Associated Electronics)/Team Associated/FT (Factory Team), Hudy, JConcepts, 1Up Racing, and Tamiya/TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory). The analysis utilizes a grading system (A-F) based on six distinct vectors: Reputation, Innovation, Affordability, Availability, Durability, and Longevity. [NOTE: Although new products from most of these companies are now made mostly in buckets rather than squeeze bottles, there are still squeeze bottles in distribution warehouses and in local R/C hobby shops, so some brands still get a minor deduction in their grade for extant leaking containers.]

The Gridiron Garage: Building an American Football Team with R/C Model Vehicles

2026/10/17

A listener challenged us to act as the hypothetical General Manager and Head of Scouting for the newly formed "Shizuoka Drivers," American football team. We have been tasked with an unprecedented challenge: building a complete, 11-man starting offense from the Tamiya vintage and rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicle catalog. This is not a "dream team" based on aesthetics or popularity; this is a professional roster build that we draft in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

The Marketing Genius Behind the 7 Iconic Tamiya R/C Model Vehicles of 1986

2026/10/16

It's the 40th anniversary of 7 iconic Tamiya radio-controlled cars, trucks, and buggies and in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we celebrate and break down all seven 1986 hobby grade R/C model vehicle kits: the 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) off-road buggies, the Super Shot, the Boomerang, and the Bigwig; the 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) monster truck and car, the Blackfoot and the Super Beetle, the 2WD buggy, the Falcon, and the on-road progeny of the Tamiya F chassis, Road Wizard F1 (Formula One).

What are R/C Transmitter Gimbals and How Do You Upgrade Then

2026/10/15

Gimbals, often called sticks on an R/C radio transmitter are a mystery to people who learned on pistol grip radio transmitters, but in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we explain exactly how legacy gimbals work and how the new modern gimbal sticks work differently, along with how you can upgrade them to work even better for your radio-controlled model vehicles.