
Which is Better? Thorp Dirt Burners' Ball Differential or the MIP Super Ball Diff?
During the golden age of R/C, for the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis radio controlled model vehicles, Thorp Manufacturing a.k.a. Dirt Burners was the solution for putting a bulletproof Ball Differenti...
7 Nov 20256min

Let's Get Into Schumacher: Inventor of the R/C Racer Ball Diff
Schumacher R/C Racing was sparked by the invention by Cecil Schumacher of a ball differential for his son, Robin. Then, when his Robin Schumacher started winning all of his radio controlled car races,...
6 Nov 20256min

How Popular Were American R/C Hop-Ups in Japan?
American Hop-Up manufacturers like CRP (Custom Racing Products), Pro-Line, Parma, and Thorp Dirt Burners were wildly popular in the Western world, especially for Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles...
5 Nov 20256min

HOW-TO: Find R/C Gear Wear That Actually Fits Right
This episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast tackles the frustrating search for plus-size R/C hobby apparel, a common problem for enthusiasts seeking to represent their favorite brands in sizes 3XL, 4XL, ...
4 Nov 20254min

sXe: The Straightedge Connection to the R/C Hobbyist Community
The unlikely cultural overlap between the straight edge hardcore punk scene (often shortened to sXe, XXX, or just X) and vintage Tamiya RC car enthusiasts is rooted in their shared 1980s origins, a mu...
3 Nov 20258min

What Aftermarket 540 Motors are Good for Your Tamiya R/C Model Vehicles?
Beyond Tamiya's own 540 motors like the Tuned and Super Stock hop-up options, there is a wide array of 3rd party aftermarket 540 motors you can use to hop-up your site and torque. But which ones are a...
2 Nov 20255min

Why Did Tamiya Prefer the Volkswagen Modified Type 1 Baja Buggy Over the Standard Bug?
Tamiya, during the golden age of R/C completely ignored the standard type 1 Volkswagen Bug, instead focusing solely on the modified Type One Beetle, the Baja Beetle. Why is this, and do the body shell...
1 Nov 20257min

Tamiya's Halloween Themed Radio Controlled Monster Trucks and Cars
This episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast brings out the spooky and analyzes the best Halloween-themed Tamiya R/C monster trucks and cars, comparing the nostalgic charm and delightfully chaotic handlin...
31 Okt 20255min



















