The RC Deep Dive

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 vehicles. Let's jump in the jeep, go do some wheelies, and discover the many differences in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

Cross-country barrel shock springs work differently than your standard damper spring. Why are they so good for some TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) aeration oil-filled dampers on Tamiya's CC-01 (Cross Country) chassis for R/C model vehicles like the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero and also can surprisingly work (with some serious modifications) in the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis? We dig deep into the physics and material science on these CC-O1 barrel shock spring set in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

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 polycarbonate bodies and tell you each ones strengths and weaknesses, and which ones are easier to cut, trim, and repair so that you can make the best R/C micro figure body shell choice for your skillet and radio-controlled model vehicles. 

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 you want softer shock springs, what are your options? We look through Tamiya and 3rd party hop-up manufacturers catalogues and give you the various options for different chassis in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

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, there are actually a lot of changes under the hood in this rere (re-release) R/C model vehicle. We dig deep into the specs and detail ask the many changes in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

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 disaster. We explain why why and how of the electrical engineering and physics that makes this a potential money pit if you skip and don't buy the real thing in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

A popular hop-up for the Tamiya Frog 1:10th scale R/C buggy are the TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) Buggy Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers. Why is this combination of modern and vintage so popular and what does it do for the vintage stylings of the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis radio controlled vehicles. We spring for the truth about this unique restomod hop-up in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

The Clodbuster and the Super Clodbuster The monster truck of monster trucks, that would be called The King if it wasn't for the King Blackfoot. The radio controlled monster truck that has captivated both adults and youth for the last 4 decades. Why? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig over just exactly what made this R/C truck and it's rere (re-released) models so beloved and the hop-up industry that sprouted up around it. 

When you have a large amount of surface area to mask when painting your R/C model vehicle's Lexan polycarbonate body shell, it can be a pain to layer so many overlaying rows of masking tape. So in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we uncover better ways of masking large surface areas like the white part on a box art perfect Tamiya The Frog. 

What is the physical science between using the highest quality told with good ergonomic design and the reduction in wrenching pain, fatigue, and injuries? We research the ergonomic science behind top of the line R/C told like MIP and Vessel and explain how they can improve your life, both at the workbench and away from it too.