The Flysky and DSServos Takeover of RC
Flysky Radio Transmitters & Receivers and DS Servos (often errantly identified as their distributor, Annimos) have taken over a good chunk of the remote controlled vehicle market in the last decade. W...
19 Apr 20256min
Tamiya vs HobbyWing: Which ESC is Best for You?
Which ESC is best for your RC car? We take a deep dive into ESCs and see what ESC is the best for you, based on your vehicle and motor type.
18 Apr 20259min
Sticks or Pistol Grips: Which is best for your RC Vehicles?
In the 1970s and 80s the dual stick radio was king, but the pistol grip controller took over as the popular way to run cars in North America and Japan, with the rest of the world following this trend ...
17 Apr 202511min
The Cera Grease HG Mystery
[NOTE: this was recorded before May 2025, when the expected date of restock was changed to an August 2025 anticipated restock date on some sites.] Why do the majority of hobby shops and Tamiya itself...
16 Apr 20256min
What are the Best Tools to Build your RC Vehicle? You Might be Surprised!
Many people are surprised that Tamiya RC Model Cars didn't use Phillips Head screws which are made to can out. Instead they use JIS screws which are made not to cam out. Using the wrong tool can strip...
15 Apr 20258min
Do Low Profile Servos Allow you to use Large Batteries in your Hornet, Grasshopper, Rising Fighter, Super Hornet, and Grasshopper II
Servos are one of the things that make fitting a larger battery into your Hornet and Grasshopper family of Tamiya remote control buggies. But can a low profile servo help you use a bigger battery? We ...
14 Apr 20256min
Which Cements, Glues, and Solvents to Use on your RC Cars?
Tamiya and other radio control model hobby companies make a lot of different cements, puttys, solvents, and glues for your radio controlled vehicle. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we look at whic...
13 Apr 20259min
A Simple 3-D Printed ORV Trailing Shock Arm Can Save your RC Car!
The ORV chassis has a weakness, especially in the re-release models that use a shock plastic in the shock arms. This can lead to breakage or knocking the dog-bones out out the rear wheels. This simple...
12 Apr 20258min
