The RC Deep Dive

The RC Deep Dive

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The RC Deep Dive episodes

  • Are there Radio-Controlled Model Vehicle Hobbyist Community Pagans?

    A listener asked us to see if there was a connection between earth-based religions or paganism: Wicca, Nature Worship, Old Gods Worship, Lilithianism, etc., and those in the hobbyist community who build, bash, crawl, drift, race, speed run, and wrench vintage and rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicles. So, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we investigate any perceived or actual connections, if they exist, between these two groups. 

    6 min
  • Beast Wars: The Radio-Controlled Model Vehicle Analogues

    Beast Wars completely transformed the Transformers but while it was originally hated by many G1 (Generation One) purists, it has been hailed by many in the modern age as some of the best characters and stories ever in the Transformers universe, in both comic books and television shows. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we investigate which of these cybertronic characters with primal beast forms' DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid) match up with the classic vintage and rere (rerelease) Tamiya R/C cars, trucks, buggies, vans, jeeps, busses, and tanks. 

    17 min
  • There's No Room for Jealousy in the Vintage and ReRe R/C Model Hobbyist Community!

    There's nothing that can destroy a community faster or not completely than jealousy. Unfortunately there have been pressures inside the radio-controlled hobbyist community. As such, there can be no tolerating of the predator of competitive jealousy in our community. How do we fight this community crushing fear and anxiety that causes elitism,  gatekeeping, and weaponised misinformation. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we find out how our triangle of values: Nostalgia, Quality, and Collaboration can save our R/C hobby. 

    6 min
  • R/C Philosophy Comparison: Craft vs. Competition vs. Engineering

    In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig into the vintage golden age and the modern rere (re-release) age and the very different philosophies that have guided three different radio-controlled model vehicle companies from not only 3 different companies, but 3 unique continents: Asia's Tamiya, Europe's Schumacher, and the Americas' AE (Associated Electronics). 

    6 min
  • HOW-TO: Use Your R/C Model Vehicle as Your Wedding Ring Bearer

    Radio-controlled model vehicles have become popular as ring bearers with R/C hobbyist, but how do you pull it off? And which radio-controlled car, truck, buggy, van , jeeps, bus, or tank should you choose? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we break it down into tiny steps where each step is of supreme importance to pull this off correctly and safely for everyone! 

    7 min
  • Japan's Decoration Trucks, R/C Dekotora, and Deco 4WD

    In a previous episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we mentioned how R/C Dekotora and Deco 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) has getting some women and girls into the radio-controlled model vehicle hobby. These three disciplines are interesting as they have buying to do with speed or power, but simply have to look with beauty of the customized design. But in this new episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dive deep into the Japanese customizers who have made a new radio control enthusiast genre wildly popular. 

    6 min
  • HOW-TO: Preserve Your R/C Decals in Archival Shape for Decades

    How do you keep your R/C hobby decals flat, pliable, colorful, and the glue adhesion moist? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over how you can keep your radio-controlled model vehicle decals in archival condition even though many aggressive manufacturers say that radio control body shell decals and chassis stickers are only good for 6 months to 2 years maximum! 

    7 min
  • How Much Water Do You Need When Building, Bashing, Crawling, Drifting, Racing, Speed Running, or Wrenching Your R/C Model Vehicle?

    We all know staying hydrated is important, but how much water do you actually need when building, bashing, crawling, drifting, racing (off-road or on-road), speed running, and wrenching your radio-controlled car, truck, buggy, van, jeep, bus, or tank? We bypass government suggestions and go straight to the anatomical and material science, signing into physical and chemistry as we help you calculate exactly how much water you as an R/C model vehicle hobbyist need based on activity, heat, and humidity. 

    7 min
  • Why Walking is Such Important Exercise for Golden Age R/C Hobbyists

    It can be hard to get important cardio exercise when spending all day building a radio-controlled model vehicle kit. But it's important to take the time to stand and walk. Science has called all-day sitting the new smoking and not only does it hurt your physical health, especially your heart and circulatory system, but also your mental health as you age. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we explain why it's so important for R/C model vehicle hobby enthusiasts to get out and walk at least 5 days a week and exactly how many steps you need per week as well. So get your Old Bones Therapy compression socks and your Osiris D3 2001 shoes on and get a stepping! 

    7 min
  • HOW-TO: Wash, Dry, and Care for R/C Hobby be Microfiber Towels

    If you think you can clean your R/C hobby microfiber cloths in your washing machine and dry them in your electric dryer like any other towel, cloth, or clothing, your going to destroy your microfiber cloths and possible your radio-controlled model vehicle in the process. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we describe exactly how and how not to wash and dry these dispensable part of the radio control hobby, giving you the material science, the physics, and chemistry behind the whys of this specialized laundry. 

    8 min

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