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 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.

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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

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Cutting Decals: Should You Move the Knife or the Decal Sheet?

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? W...

15 Maalis 6min

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

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, t...

14 Maalis 4min

What is the Fastest Motor That You Should Put in the Super HotShot?

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 tho...

13 Maalis 6min

Which Tamiya 540 Motor had the Most Torque?

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 lo...

12 Maalis 7min

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

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 ...

11 Maalis 5min

What is the Best Budget Stick Control Radio Transmitter?

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 spec...

10 Maalis 6min

HOW-TO: Upgrade Your Neo Fighter or Neo Frog DT-03 R/C Buggy

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 ...

9 Maalis 6min

HOW-TO: Get into Radio-Controlled Boats?

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...

8 Maalis 4min