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Why Size Matters When it Comes to Body Clips
Episode 342
Cotter pins or body clips used to be small and straight. However, over time the pull ring angle and the size of these clips or pins have increased. W…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
How Tamiya and Kyosho use (and Have Failed to Use) Lean and the TPS
Episode 341
Tamiya and Kyosho each use Lean and the TPS (Toyota Production System) in their R/C model vehicle factories. We explain how this helps get a perfect …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Which Oil Should be Used in Buggy Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers on the ORV Chassis?
Episode 340
While the TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers come with yellow #400 damper oil, if you upgrade them with softer shock springs whe…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
HOW-TO: Mask the Hornet's Driver Window Antenna Bump
Episode 339
If you don't have the rere (re-release) Hornet decals packed with window masks; and honestly, even if you do; masking that window bump for the antenn…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
What are the Differences Between the Wild Willy and the WW2?
Episode 338
The Wild Willy and the later WW2 (Wild Willy 2) may look similar at first glance, but they are actually very different radio controlled model vehicle…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How Exactly Do Barrel Springs Improve Damping on the CC-01 Chassis?
Episode 337
Cross-country barrel shock springs work differently than your standard damper spring. Why are they so good for some TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) aerat…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Who has the Easiest to Cut Lexan Polycarbonate Body Shells?
Episode 336
In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig into the material measurements of Tamiya, Pro-Line, Parma PSE, and TBG (Team Blue Groove) Lexan po…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
What Soft Shock Springs are Available for the TRF Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers?
Episode 335
If you upgraded to TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) aeration oil-filled dampers for your radio-controlled car, truck, buggy, jeep, or van, but find that y…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
What's the Difference Between Willy's Wheeler and the Honda City Turbo?
Episode 334
The vintage Tamiya radio-controlled Willy's Wheeler was recently rereleased as the Honda City Turbo and while on the surface they look quite similar,…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Does it Matter: Genuine Deans Ultra Plugs vs. Generic T-Plug Clones
Episode 333
If you are using generic T-Plug Clones rather than the genuine Dean's Ultra Plugs, you could be setting yourself up for a major R/C electrical disast…
7 months, 3 weeks ago