Best Tamiya Podcasts (2026)

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Predicting Tamiya's 2026 R/C Model Vehicle Re-Release Schedule 6:05

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Tamiya started pumping out reres (re-releases) of is iconic first 150 R/C model vehicles in earnest in 2005. After 20 years of steady re-releases, which R/C cars, trucks, buggies, tanks, jeeps, vans, and buggies are most likely to be released in 2026? Using the pattern and history of Tamiya rere activity, we calculate the most likely re-releases du…

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Why do Red DT-02 Shock Springs Look and Work So Good? 5:37

3h ago5:37

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When you upgrade your vintage or rere (rerelease) Grasshopper or Hornet to Tamiya's CVA (Constant Volume Adjustable) Oil-Filled Shocks, the DT-02 Soft Red Coil Over Shock Springs not only look, but also work so well. Why? You might think it's just a matter of opinion, but there's actually a scientific reason that the dampers set up this easy just p…

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Beyond the Box Christmas Special 2025 2:06:03

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Send us a text Coming back with a brand new host and theme tune, we're going to give our recaps of the year and cover the top new tooled releases of 2025 in Hit,Miss or Twist. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube as well, both on the Beyond the Box channel and our respective individual channels, and Happy New Year! Support the show Check out the…

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How Carson-Motor Sport Became R/C Enthusiasts' Favorite Steel Pinions Gear Manufacturer 5:23

10h ago5:23

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Carson Motor-Sport debuted in the 1990s, creating super-strong hardened steel pinion gears for Tamiya radio controlled model vehicles and quickly became the favorite among fans and enthusiasts of Tamiya and Kyosho's R/C cars, trucks, buggies, vans, jeeps, busses, and tanks. We break down the details of these amazing perfect-fitting gears in this ep…

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Final Podcast and RC Build of 2025! 25:35

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2025 was a great year for CCxRC. We hit 100k subs on YouTube and have seen a big spike in our overall views on all platforms...even this podcast. So to all of you I say, "Thank You!".By CCxRC

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It's December Already? So many new RCs and Christmas Sales! 49:07

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Time for another CCxRC podcast! I'm hoping to get at one more WMBC in before 2026. In this episode we'll talk through some of the recent releases and bring back the SCX30 talk now that they've landed. I've also go more monster truck racing to talk about and plans for 2026 I need to get sorted. (FORGOT TO POST THIS FROM EARLIER THIS MONTH)…

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50 Years of the Porsche Turbo RSR: The First R/C Car of the Golden Age 6:11

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2026 is approaching quickly, and with it is the 50th anniversary of Tamiya's first radio controlled car, the Porsche Turbo RSR. We step into the driver's seat and explain what made it unique, drive into it's many reres (re-releases) and the best hop-ups available for this first iconic vintage R/C model vehicle of the Golden Age.…

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What are the Best Shoe Insoles for All-Day R/C Bashing and Off-Road Racing? 6:31

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After standing on hard packed surfaces and running after crashed R/C vehicles on uneven surfaces, your get really take a pounding! That pain can extend from your feet to your ankles to your knees to your hips and even into your spine. To prevent it, you need some good insoles, even if you have those support popular, comfortable Osiris D3 2001s in a…

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The Argument for Running LiPo Batteries in Vintage and ReRe R/C Model Vehicles 6:36

3h ago6:36

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While we at the RC Deep Dive podcast do not run LiPo (Lithium-Polymer) batteries in our vintage and rere (re-release) 1/10th scale R/C model vehicles and only run NIMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) or LiFe (Lithium Iron Phosphate) in them instead, we had a listener ask us to do a podcasting episode on the advantages of running LiPos in radio controlled ca…

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Closing 2025 Strong 💳✨Build, Elevate & Win in 2026! 32:53

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As 2025 comes to a close, this episode is all about reflection, encouragement, and momentum 💭✨. It’s a look back at the lessons learned this year and a powerful push forward into 2026 with confidence, clarity, and courage. In this final episode of the year, I encourage you to stop waiting, stop doubting, and start moving 💳🚀. Whether it’s starting a…

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HOW-TO: Safely Run Vintage and ReRe R/C Vehicles in the Snow and Cold 8:23

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Running radio-controlled model vehicles in the snow and cold presents many challenges, especially for vintage and rere cars, trucks, buggies, vans, jeeps, tanks, and busses. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we meticulously cover the necessary preparations, variations when running your R/C, and things that you must do immediately after yo…

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The Changing Pink Color of Tamiya's Box Art Mighty Frogs 6:39

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When the vintage Tamiya Frog 1/10th scale radio-controlled buggy came out in 1983, it's livery displayed on the box art and instructions were white and light floral pink. However when the rere (re-release) first debuted in 2005, you started to see white and fluorescent pink Frogs take over, even though the box art and instructions never changed col…

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The Hidden Story Behind Tamiya's Anodized Purple Aluminum Paint 5:02

2h ago5:02

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Tamiya's anodized purple aluminum paint for Lexan polycarbonate radio-controlled body shells is a beautiful metallic lavender color and is a better match for lavender than their own lavender paint. But why did they make this color? What inspired it? We uncover the popular car and auto parts colors in the 1990s and 2000s Japan and get the answers be…

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What Was the Parma Positive Drive System for the Frog and HotShot? 6:58

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eBay has recently been flooded with the ultra-rare Parma Positive Drive Hubs for both the Frog and the HotShot. What was the Parma Positive Drive System and what did it do? We go back in time and breakdown the genius of this hop-up option that would truly turn your Tamiya Frog into a Mighty Frog in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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HOW-TO: Use Larger Pinion Gears With the MIP Super Ball Diff 6:21

3d ago6:21

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When you upgrade your ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C car, buggy, or truck gearbox with the MIP (Moore's Ideal Products) Super Ball Diff, you are limited to only using a 16t pinion gear. However, with an adjustable motor mount made specifically for the vintage or rere (re-release) ORV chassis, you can increase your options. But which options are…

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How Tamiya R/C Became an Integral Part of STEM and STEAM Learning 6:36

10d ago6:36

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Does Tamiya have a history being involved in education? How does R/C fit into all the parts of the new education focuses? Was it intentional or unintentional? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we uncover how Tamiya's radio-controlled model vehicle and tool kits became an integral part of the modern educational focus on STEM (Science, Tech…

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How the FAV United Military Modelers and R/C Vehicle Hobbyists 6:36

4d ago6:36

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The Tamiya FAV (Fast Attack Vehicle) was a popular 1/10th scale military desert buggy that attracted two very distinct differences to the kit. While it obviously attracted those in the radio control car, truck, and buggy enthusiast community, it also brought in members of the military static modeling hobbyist community too. How did this one R/C bug…

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Credit Changes are Coming in 2026 💳 Join My Next Level Credit Academy TODAY! 39:04

4d ago39:04

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Major changes are coming to the credit repair industry as we head into 2026 💳📊. In this episode, I break down what TransUnion is trying to do, what it actually means for consumers and credit repair, and why it’s more important than ever to understand the difference between doing things the right way versus cutting corners. To stay informed, protect…

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Dispelling the CRP Softer Shock Springs Myth in the ReRe Frog 6:06

5d ago6:06

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One of the myths in the online R/C hobbyist and reseller communities is that the CRP (Custom Racing Products) #1602 rear adjustable coil-overs for the Tamiya Frog, Wild One, and BRAT do not fit the rere (re-release) models. However, this is not true and we prove it with not only physics and geometry but our personal experience. We get out our calip…

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Marvel Comics Super-Heroes and Their R/C Model Vehicles 5:04

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Excelsior! We have previously identified the radio-controlled model vehicles of the DC Comics Universe's JLA (Justice League of America) and so now we are doing this for the Marvel superheroes. We match not only the looks and the colors of these R/C cars, trucks, vans, buggies, and jeeps, but their shared souls in this episode of the RC Deep Dive p…

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Why the Tamiya Club Forums and the r/Tamiya Subreddit on Reddit Feel So Different? 5:56

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While Tamiya Club is an indispensable well of knowledge and advice on all things Tamiya R/C, some people, especially those from Gen X and the Alpha Generation, find these respected forums to not be as welcoming as the r/Tamiya subreddit on Reddit. Why is this so when Reddit is known for it's snarky trolls and most members at Tamiya Club are heavily…

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What are the Best Hop-Ups for the Tamiya Fox and Novafox? 7:54

8d ago7:54

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What hop-ups are available for the vintage Tamiya Fox and rere (re-release) Nova Fox 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) 1/10th scale racing radio controlled buggies? We go through all the various hop-ups options and rank them in order of importance for making your Fox or Nova Fox freaky fast and fastidious in this foxy episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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It’s Not Where You’re From, It’s Where You’re At 🎯 36:06

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This episode is personal, honest, and rooted in growth. 💭✨ It’s about who you used to be versus who you are today — and why people judging you by your past doesn’t get to define your present or your future. As the year comes to a close, this conversation is meant to encourage anyone who feels boxed in by old labels. 🧠💳 Whether it’s credit, business…

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Episode 129: Happy Holidays 2025 + Special Guest Evan McCallum (Panzermeister36) 1:49:49

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Send us a text Send us a text Four of the five of us (We lost JB to his job) have a Holiday chat about... you guessed it - scale modeling! Evan McCallum AKA Panzermeister joins us for the fun and we talk about our year in review, and Evan Challenges us to recall a model we finished years in the past that has held up to our current standards, and wh…

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What Do You Need to Know If You are Traveling to Japan for R/C Racing or Tourism? 7:12

9d ago7:12

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For many Europeans and North Americans, going to Japan for R/C car racing, going to the Tamiya Festival, or touring Tamiya HQ (Headquarters) is a lifelong dream come true. But there are many customs and expectations for how you should act that is different than the ROTW (rest of the world). We teach you the Japanese radio-controlled hobby etiquette…

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What are the Differences Between the Vintage Fox and the ReRe Novafox? 8:36

10d ago8:36

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When Tamiya made a rere (re-release) of their vintage 1/10th scale 2WD R/C racing buggy, The Fox, they oddly renamed it the Nova Fox. But this isn't the only thing that they changed about this re-released radio controlled racer. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we disassemble both radio control buggies and tell you all the differences ma…

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Bit**, You're Doing a Good Job 💳✨ Keep Going, You've Got This! 23:32

10d ago23:32

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This episode is your reminder to pause and recognize how far you’ve come. As the year wraps up, it’s easy to focus on what’s left to fix instead of the progress already made. If you’ve been working on your credit, learning the process, staying consistent, or simply not giving up — that matters. This lighthearted and encouraging episode is for anyon…

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Tag Team: AEW Pro Wrestlers and Their R/C Model Vehicles 6:08

11d ago6:08

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We previously connected WWF/WWE professional wrestlers to their soulmate R/C cars, trucks, vans, jeeps, and buggies, so we also wanted to do the same with the 2nd largest pro wrestling company in the world, AEW (All-Elite Wrestling). But this time we are using both Tamiya radio controlled vehicles and cars from their esteemed competition, Kyosho! C…

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Why Were the Fox and Falcon Not as Popular as the FGH R/C Buggies? 6:02

12d ago6:02

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The Frog, Grasshopper, and Hornet were 3 of the most iconic radio controlled buggies of the R/C golden age or ever. However Tamiya's second wave of 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) radio control buggies, that included the technologically advanced Fox and the new beginners model, the Falcon, weren't nearly as popular. Why? We study the construction, economics,…

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Does Tamiya Have an Annual Desk or Wall Calendar for R/C Hobbyists? 5:57

13d ago5:57

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As we get to the end of the Gregorian calendar year, many people start thinking about buying new desk calendars or wall calendars for their home and office. Which brings up the question, does Tamiya, or a licensed 3rd party offer a calendar with Tamiya's iconic radio controlled model vehicles? Why or why not? We flip through the pages of time and a…

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How Your R/C Model Vehicle is a Master Class in Continuous Process Improvement 6:35

14d ago6:35

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Did you know that Vintage and ReRe (re-release) R/C model vehicles are secretly a master class in CI (continuous improvement) methodologies like Lean Kaizen, Six Sigma DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control), Agile Sprints, and Lean Startup BML (Build-Measure-Learn)? Learning about these process improvement methodologies can make your MVP (M…

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Should You Throw Away Your Old Pointy Phillips Head Screwdrivers? 7:22

15d ago7:22

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Why should you throw away your old Phillips crosshead screwdrivers and only use JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screw drivers for all cross head screws now? 99% of the time you should use a JIS cross head screw driver for both JIS screws and Phillips head screws both inside and outside the R/C model vehicle hobby. The ultra rare 1% exception is,…

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The Hidden Meaning Behind R/C Model Vehicle and Hop-Up Corporate Marketing Slogans 5:49

16d ago5:49

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"First in Quality Around the World", "Toys They're Not", "Smart, Fast, and Accurate", "The Pro Standard", "Developing Better Tires and Wheels", "Toyshop We Are Not", "American Innovators", "Serious About Having Fun", "Champions by Design", and "No RC Car is Safe", are famous foundational mottos in the radio controlled hobbyist community, not just c…

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What are the Best Online Vintage and ReRe R/C Forums for You? 6:24

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Welcome to a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) episode made just for you! While what is 'best' is truly subjective, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we let you know what the strengths are of a variety of R/C car forums that have a focus on Tamiya vintage and rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicles. Then, based on your focus, you will be abl…

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Reign of the Horizontal Dampers: Why Many R/C Hobbyists Won't Upgrade 5:57

18d ago5:57

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The Frog, the Fox, most members of the HotShot family and the Thunder Shot family have horizontal damping on the front of the radio-controlled buggy. However, many R/C model vehicle enthusiasts won't upgrade them to dual upright shocks. Why? We uncover the desire to keep the soul of these vintage and rere (re-release) radio controlled model buggies…

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What are the Racial and Ethnic Demographics in the R/C Hobbyist Community? 4:46

19d ago4:46

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A listener asked us to investigate what the racial demographics of the radio controlled model vehicle enthusiast community was, as being a European expat in North America, he saw mostly white men involved in the hobby with a smaller amount of Asians, Indians, Africans, and Latin Americans involved. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we too…

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Minimum and Maximum Temperature for Popular R/C Greases 6:02

20d ago6:02

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What are the maximum and minimum temperatures that your radio controlled model vehicles' greases can withstand? The chemistry and physics behind these lubricants is fascinating. We put the most popular greases from Tamiya, Hudy, MIP (Moore's Ideal Parts) and AE (Associated Electronics) FT (Factory Team) lubes to the test and share our results with …

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Why Does the Tamiya ReRe HotShot Have Dummy Heatsinks? 5:10

21d ago5:10

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The rere (re-release) Tamiya HotShot 1/10th scale 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) radio controlled buggy has two dummy heat sinks, while the vintage original's heatsinks were functional and served a purpose more than good stylistic looks. Why? We go into the philosophy of this rare fashion over function decision when Tamiya rereleased their first ever 1:10t…

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What is the Difference Between Tamiya Ceramic Grease and Cera Grease HG? 6:37

22d ago6:37

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Tamiya discontinued it's tubes and pots of it's standard ceramic grease and replaced them with Cera Grease HG. Many R/C model vehicle hobbyists in the community and in club forums claimed it was the same thing just now in a bigger 10 oz. tube rather than the previous 1, 3, and 5 ounce containers just to charge more money. However, these uniformed r…

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Episode 128: Plastic Plane Podcast, Sports, Happy Thanksgiving, Fort Lee NOVAMPS visit 1:11:52

22d ago1:11:52

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Send us a text Send us a text Four of the five of us (Jensen is lost again) have a Pre-Thanksgiving chat about... Aircraft Modeling! And Sports! And Thanksgiving and... Join us for some thought provoking discussion about scale models! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.…

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Are Mirage RC Bespoke Craft Aluminum Hop-Up Option Parts Worth the High Cost? 7:04

23d ago7:04

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Mirage RC makes craft bespoke aluminum hop-up parts for many vintage and rere (re-released) Radio Controlled model vehicle kits, most famously for the HotShot, HotShot II, and SuperShot/Super HotShot 1/10th 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) R/C buggies. If you aren't in the UK (United Kingdom) or EU (European Union), is it worth the very long time and extreme…

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HOW-TO: Convert Tamiya Grasshoppers to Lexan Polycarbonate Body Shells 7:01

24d ago7:01

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Do you love your Tamiya 1/10th scale Grasshopper and/or Grasshopper II radio controlled buggy but hate how serious bashing can break the hard ABS body shells? In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig deep into how to convert your GH1 to body clips and cotter pins and how to get clear Lexan polycarbonate bodies for both your original Gr…

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Punky Power: Does Soleil Moon Frye Still Race Tamiya R/C Cars? 6:39

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Punky Brewster was played by actress Soleil Moon Frye who helped normalize girls building, collecting, bashing, and racing radio controlled cars, trucks, buggies, jeeps, and vans. But does Soleil Moon Frye still drive R/C model vehicles? How did her joining the radio control hobbyist community affect her life? We dig into her biography and give you…

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Why are Age Divisions Popular in Vintage Off-Road R/C Car Races? 5:58

26d ago5:58

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There have been many complaints online that the old heads in the radio control hobbyist community from Generation X are implementing new age divisions in vintage and rere (re-release) radio-controlled car, buggy, and truck races because they are tired of the younger generations like Gen Z and the Alpha Generation smoking them in races. While this i…

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What is the Future of R/C Battery Power Beyond LiPo, LiFe, and NiMH? 7:02

27d ago7:02

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There are a lot of thoughts about what the future radio controlled model vehicle battery type might be with something that is even more powerful than LiPo (Lithium-Polymer) batteries and safer than LiFe (Lithium-Phosphate) batteries. We dig into the chemistry and physics behind the future contenders, both SSB (Solid-State Batteries) and Li-S (Lithi…

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HOW-TO: Install and Power Cooling Fans in Your R/C Model Vehicles 7:26

28d ago7:26

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The need for speed sometimes comes along with a need for cooling. You can get fans for your motors, ESC (electronic speed controller), and servo, but what is the best way to install them and power these active forced convection cooling fans? We blow past the fluff and get right to the coolest info in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. [NOTE:…

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Why are Onisiki NiMH Batteries the Goldilocks Battery in Vintage and ReRe R/C Model Vehicles? 6:46

29d ago6:46

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Onisiki is a favorite battery brand among many vintage and rere (rerelease) 1/10th scale radio-controlled model vehicle racers, speed runners, drifters, crawlers, and bashers. Why is this, especially when their batteries are smaller than similar Traxxas, Venom, and Gens Ace NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries while also weighing less than most of…

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Why do Vintage R/C Hobbyists and Enthusiasts Prefer NiMH Batteries? 6:57

1M ago6:57

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In Japan, LiFe (Lithium Phosphate) batteries are popular amongst many in the vintage, classic, rere (re-release), and modern R/C hobbyist community, while globally NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries are popular among the vintage, classic, and rere radio control enthusiasts even though LiPo (Lithium Polymer) reigns supreme among modern radio cont…

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Which Direction Should the Fins Go on CRP and Parma Nerf Wings? 6:23

1M ago6:23

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There has been a long debate in the radio control hobbyist community about which direction the fins go on the CRP and Parma Nerf Wing. We dig into the aerodynamics, geometry, material science, and physics and explain why there is only one correct way that makes sense for your need wings and while the other way can actually hurt your ORV Chassis rad…

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Fix Your Credit Before 2026 🎯Fix Your Credit TODAY 🚀💳 29:14

1M ago29:14

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The end of the year is here, and this is the window where credit reporting agencies work overtime to clean up files, respond to disputes, and push results before holiday slowdowns. That means YOU can get faster deletions, updates, and results — if you take action now. In this episode, Tamiya Robles breaks down why November–December is prime time fo…