The RC Deep Dive

Stick style R/C radio transmitters require a neck strap to help hold it in place and have less stress on your hands and fingers. However the standard lanyard is simply not comfortable enough nor does it adequately spread the load. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we show you how using a neck-strap from the musical world of woodwind instruments like the saxophone instead of the radio con...

We've discussed the sticks vs. pistol grip R/C radio transmitters before, but this time we go into your anatomy and give you the biomechanics and ergonomics of using each type of transmitter, scientifically how each affects your body's tissues and how you can possibly alleviate this damage that can be caused by them. You might be surprised which radio control transmitter design is more ergonomical...

Did you know that failure to get a full 7-9 hours of sleep can effect your R/C bashing, building, crawling, drifting, racing, speed running, and tuning extremely negatively? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go deep into sleep science and how too little or too much, and carrying between those two extremes can mess up your radio-control model vehicle hobby experience and your life. 

There are many e-ring or e-clip (a.k.a. the Jesus clip or Jesus ring) tools available for your radio-controlled model vehicles, but which one is the right one for you? Some brands offer separate e-clip installation and removal tools while others have an all-in-one solution. Sometimes less is more and more is less and we'll investigate if this is true of e-clip tools in this episode of the RC Deep...

In Japan it's is common to see a vintage or re-release Tamiya radio-controlled car, buggy, truck, van, jeep, or bus in or on a front or rear bicycle basket or rack on a colorful vintage styled bike, both in off-road and on-road environments. But is this phenomenon solely a Japanese cultural thing or can you encounter this in the RotW (Rest of the World) too? What is the meaning of this unique way...

Should you or should you not grease your radio-controlled model vehicle motor pinion gear? If so, what kind and how much grease should you actually use? Well, it depends on what R/C car, buggy, truck, tank, van, jeep, or bus model you have. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we finally settle this long-running debate in the Tamiya radio-control model vehicle hobbyist community. 

Our sun, Sol, many insects, arachnids, and poisonous plants can be an environment hazard when you are out bashing, crawling, racing, or speed running your radio-controlled cars, buggies, trucks, vans, busses, jeeps, and tanks. But many repellents and other preventative products can be dangerous to your R/C model vehicles. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we show you how to safely guard...

Many doctors recommend the paleo diet for fighting against cognitive fog, digestive issues, inflammation, irritability, joint pain, or obesity, but how is this nutritional plan helping high performance radio-controlled model vehicle bashers, builders, crawlers, drifters, racers, and speed runners? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we break down the nutritional science of why many, especi...

While we all know a stand-up workbench is ergonomically better than a sit-down workbench, but the proper height for an R/C hobby desk is different than a woodworking or metalwork work bench. It also depends on your height and arm lengths. So, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we tell you exactly how to get the perfect measurements and dimensions for your personal stand-up radio-control m...

1up Racing, AE (Associated Electronics) Factory Team, Hudy, JConcepts, MIP (Moore's Ideal Products) and Tamiya all make ball diffs (differentials) and greases for their diff. But which products are the right one to choose for you and your radio-controlled car, buggy, truck, van, jeep, bus, or tank? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we oil up and breakdown the chemistry and physics of the...

Many people use one general file to file down plastic pieces on their radio-controlled model vehicle body shell, whether made of flexible Lexan polycarbonate or hard ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene). However each type of plastic needs a different type of filling strategy and told to get a perfect shelf queen look. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we give you the material science be...

Many vintage and rere (re-release) Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles have an open diff (differential) gear assembly. While Tamiya historically suggested their stock Ceramic Grease for this part, is there something better for lubricating an open diff in the modern age of lubricants? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we look at the world of greases and lubes and discover the best mode...

A ball diff (differential) usually needs two very types of grease for each zone. One for the thrust bearing assembly and another completely different for the balls on the main diff gear. 1up Racing, MIP (Moore's Ideal Products) , AE (Associated Electronics) Factory Team, JConcepts, and Tamiya are all very clear about this. So how was Hudy able to make one grease for both zones of the ball diff? In...

Have you ever been racing, bashing, drifting, or speed running your radio-controlled car, buggy, truck, van, jeep, or bus and have an axle nut come flying off and then your wheel and tire assembly follows suit? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go into the causes behind this R/C tragedy and a few solutions for how you can prevent it from happening ever again! 

Hudy is known for it's ultra high quality tools, greases, parts, and lubricants. What drove it's founder to such intense standards and are their products worth the cost to get such precise sigma performance levels of perfection? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go into the history of Hudy and what has made them a leader among aftermarket 3rd party R/C manufacturers of tools, greases,...

Vintage and rere (re-release) Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles were designed for the older, longer whip antennae. So when installing a modern 2.4 Ghz radio receiver in your R/C car, truck, buggy, bus, van, jeep, or tank, how should you install it for maximum reception? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we surf the wavelengths of radio waves and give you the correct signals

Some Tamiya R/C cars, buggies, trucks, vans, jeeps, busses, and tanks come with shrink wrap and some do not. The same is true of ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers). Why this disparity? We unwrap these dual mysteries of the radio-controlled model vehicle world that are not universal, and rather regional, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

Why were the DuraTrax Onyx series of radio-controlled model vehicle battery chargers so popular? Why did they all become discontinued even though they were (and in many R/C hobbyist community circles still are) very popular? What has replaced these iconic chargers amongst radio control enthusiasts? We unplug the mystery and power the facts in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast to answer thes...

How long should it take to charge your radio-controlled model vehicle's and radio transmitter's NiCd (Nickel Cadmium), NiMh (Nickel Metal Hydride), LiFe (Lithium Phosphate), or LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery to charge? What capabilities of the charger matter when calculating the time that a charge should take? We amp up your knowledge power about R/C battery charging in this episode of the RC Deep...

Classic sandwiches like the PB&J (Peanut Butter and Jelly), Grilled Cheese, BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato), Club, Italian Beef, Pastrami on Rye, Monte Cristo, Reuben, Bahn Mi, Meatball, French Dip, Lobster Roll, and the Po' Boy are iconic in their own right, but their histories and DNA (Deoxyribo-Nucleic Acid) line up perfectly with many vintage Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicle kits....

If you are new to using a stick-style radio transmitter for your radio-controlled model ground vehicle we go through exactly how to program your transmitter and each of the options your have for making adjustments to your R/C car, buggy, truck, jeep, van, bus, or tank. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we answer this question from a listener using our FlySky FS-i6X radio transmitter for...

IGC (Instant Gratification Culture) is dangerous and detrimental to both adults and children. But how can we fight against these damaging effects from this disastrous condition that destroys the mind? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we explain how building radio-controlled model vehicle kits can not only prevent this debilitating condition but also fight against any existing damage wit...

How is it that one hobby can both be perfect for both the most introverted shy R/C hobbyist and also the most extroverted, outgoing, talkative radio-controlled model vehicle enthusiast? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go into the psychology behind the solitary introvert builder to the group-activity seeking extrovert racer and why this hobbyist community is perfect for all personali...

Many people wonder why Tamiya doesn't use sequential parts system, where "Bag 1" contains parts for Step 1, "Bag 2" for Step 2, and so on and instead has part bags A, B, C, D, etc. in its R/C cars, trucks, buggies, vans, jeeps, busses, and tanks that are not associated with any specific step. While it might not be obvious on the onset, this system actually makes a lot of sense both for Tamiya and...

A Tamiya rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicle kit is a lot of fun for a kid and an adult, but it also can be an amazing school show-and-tell item and then later one of many possible educational science fair projects. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we teach parents and guardians know exactly how your kid can become the show-and-tell star or a science fair winner with the po...