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BBX vs. Fighter NX Gen: The Vintage-Inspired Modern R/C Buggies

2026-02-0506:15

Both the BBX and the Fighter NX Gen are modern R/C buggies, yet definitely vintage inspired. While on the surface, the two radio controlled cars may look very similar, there are many differences below the surface. Which one is the right RC buggy for you? We dig deep and discover the differences between these two amazing Tamiya model vehicle creations in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

The Wild Willy Dynasty of R/C Model Jeeps and On-RoadCars

2026-02-0406:33

Wild Willy has had many radio controlled model vehicles from the Wild Willy Jeep, the Willy's Wheeler car, the WW2 Jeep, and now the rere car, the Honda City Turbo rally car. What inspired this dynasty, what caused it to prosper, and what connects each of Wild Willy's multiple Tamiya T/C model vehicles? We go wild and drive deep in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

The Sailor Scouts and their R/C Cars, Buggies, and Trucks

2026-02-0306:40

What R/C Model Vehicle matches up with Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask, Sailor Venus, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Saturn, Chibi Moon, Sailor Pluto, Sailors Uranus and Neptune? You might be surprised how easily the Sailor Scouts and their allies match up with vintage radio controlled cars in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

HOW-TO: Get a Perfect Metallic Sky Blue Paint Job on Your R/C Body Shell

2026-02-0207:20

If you want a spectacular metallic sky blue color on your Lexan polycarbonate body of your radio controlled model car, truck, vehicle, jeep, or van, it is going to to take a few steps, but in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we show you 3 very different ways to get it done with slightly different effects. We also go into exactly what colors to use for backing your primary paint layer to get the exact look that you are going for.

Why Do Some R/C Buggies Race with Unpainted Tail Wings?

2026-02-0106:25

Sometimes you will see a meticulously painted radio controlled buggy racing on the track, but it has a clear unpainted tail wing that looks completely out of place. Why do some R/C racers do this and what is the advantage of this very different look? We get our Scotch Brite scrubbing pads out and scrub down to the source of this recent trend answering the whos, whats, and whys about it in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

HOW-TO: Make Tamiya's Fluorescent Polycarbonate Spray Paints Glow!

2026-01-3106:32

When you paint your radio controlled model kit's Lexan polycarbonate body shell with a fluorescent color like PS-28 Fluorescent Green, how can you make it glow like a fluorescent light without adding additional electronics and lights? It all comes down to how you back that color. We go into the physics and chemistry of these Tamiya polycarbonate spray paints and your many options to make your R/C car, truck, buggy, or van glow in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

Matching Fantasy TTRPG Archetypes and Their Vintage R/C Model Vehicles

2026-01-3004:57

Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, Goblins, Orcs, Half-Dragons, and Succubi are all standards in the fantasy fiction novel and movie genre as well as popular TTRPGs (Table-Top Role-Playing Games) like D&D (Dungeons and Dragons). However, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we ask and answer the question of what vintage radio controlled model vehicle kits match each of these fantastical archetypes?

What are Tamiya's Iridescent Color Changing Paints and How Do They Work?

2026-01-2906:431

Have you ever seen a radio-controlled model car, car, truck, or buggy go by and it seems to change colors as your viewing angle changes? These are due to the technology behind Tamiya's Iridescent paints like PS-47 Pink/Gold and PS-46 Purple/Green. But how exactly do they work? We break down the chemistry and physics behind these Tamiya spray paints for polycarbonates in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

Why Do Some R/C Hobbyists Keep Their Body Posts Extremely Long?

2026-01-2806:141

Have you ever seen a radio controlled car, truck, or buggy with super long body posts sticking far outside the the body shell? Have you ever wondered why they do that, when it looks so ugly? In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we measure the advantages and disadvantages of extremely long body mounts and how to trim them or replace them with other mounting technologies if you think yours are too long.

HOW-TO: Replicate TS-52 Candy Lime Green on Lexan R/C Bodies

2026-01-2706:031

If you want to replicate that TS-52 Candy Lime Green paint for plastics color from the Tamiya Grasshopper Candy Green Edition on a clear Lexan polycarbonate GH1 body from Parma PSE, you don't have a direct color match in Tamiya's PS line of paints for polycarbonates. However it's still possible to get an exact match and we go over exactly how to do that, along with a couple other unique options in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

HOW-TO: Fix Problematic R/C Shock Mount Ball Joints

2026-01-2607:46

How do you fix a shock mount ball joint that keeps throwing your oil-filled damper off? It seems like there should be a simple fix, but for the bulletproof solution, there's actually 3 necessary hop-up options necessary to ensure it never happens again. We give you the step-by-step instructions to make this much-needed upgrade in your vintage or rere Tamiya Super Hornet, Grasshopper II, and other radio controlled buggies, cars, and trucks that have this issue in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

What are Tamiya Powerchamp RX Batteries and What are they Good For?

2026-01-2507:311

Tamiya makes some AA batteries branded as Powerchamp RX that have some very powerful and interesting features. This might make you wonder if they are are a good option for use on your radio controlled transmitter. We check out the chemistry of this battery type, discover its best usages, compare and contrast it to other battery types, and deduce what the best option is for radio control transmitters is in this day and age in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

What Vintage R/C Model Vehicles Can Use TRF Shocks?

2026-01-2406:301

Previously on the RC Deep Dive podcast we discussed how you can used TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) Buggy Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers to replace the shocks on the Frog and some other ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C model vehicles. But what about other vintage and rere radio controlled cars, trucks, and buggies like the Grasshopper, Hornet, and HotShot families? The answers and the whys behind each answer may surprise you in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

The AI Revolution Taking Place in the R/C Racing Hobby

2026-01-2308:29

These days, AI (artificial intelligence) is taking over many pre-existing and new positions in the competitive world of radio controlled vehicle racing, many of which you may not be aware of. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we combine AI along with our real human intelligence to expose these fascinating AI takeovers in R/C car, truck, and buggy racing in most of the biggest radio control races around the world.

What are R/C Vehicle Race Turn Marshalls and What Do They Do?

2026-01-2206:001

The radio-controlled vehicle racing hobby has a unique part of it called turn marshals it just marshals. Except on the highest levels, these are R/C car, truck, and buggy drivers taking this position to help their competitors. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we take our turn at explaining this unique phenomenon that reinforces fairness and empathy amongst the competition.

Why is a Low Profile Servo the Best Choice for the HotShot Family of 4WD R/C Buggies?

2026-01-2107:071

Why are low profile servos so highly recommended for the Tamiya HotShot Family (HotShot, SuperShot/Super HotShot, HotShot II/Hotshot 2 Blockhead Motors Edition, Boomerang, Bigwig, Super Sabre) of R/C buggies? We dig into the monocoque chassis of these iconic radio controlled buggies and explain why this suggestion is so important, especially in the vintage versions in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

HOW-TO: Restore, Upgrade, and Preserve Your R/C Model Vehicle Chassis

2026-01-2007:471

We've covered how to restore, upgrade, and reserve nylon hop-up parts for your R/C model vehicle previously on an episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, but how do you do this to ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) radio-controlled car, truck, buggy, jeep, van, jeep, or tank's plastic chassis? We go over the dos and donts and 3 different options for restoring, upgrading, and preserving your vintage, classic, and modern ABS plastic chassis on your Tamiya radio control model vehicle.

The Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Television Show

2026-01-1904:571

This episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast details the history of the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix, a weekly Japanese television show that ran for fifteen years from 1984 to 1999. The program was a pioneering piece of branded content that successfully blended real-world race coverage with charismatic hosts and expert technical advice, fueling a nationwide boom in the radio-controlled car hobby and establishing a loyal community that endures today.

The RC 10 Talk Workshop vs. the Tamiya Club Museum

2026-01-1806:011

With a name like RC10TALK, you'd expect the forums at this site to be solely enthusiasts talking about AE (Associated Electronics) radio controlled model vehicles, but it's not. In fact, it actually has a lot of discussion about vintage, rere (re-release), and modern Tamiya R/C cars, trucks, buggies, jeeps, vans, busses, and tanks. Some Tamiya radio control fans even consider the site to be more welcoming, but this might be because each site has a different focus for it's hobbyist community. We log in and register exactly why this is in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

HOW-TO: Find the Best Tamiya R/C Model Vehicle Kit for Beginners

2026-01-1707:051

For someone new to the radio control model vehicle hobby, it might be hard to pick the right R/C that matched their interest. To help resolve this, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we look at the best first Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicle kit for the beginner looking to build, race, bash, display, crawl, speed run, or drift with their completed model. You might be surprised at the kits we picked, as some are rarely mentioned in any of our previous daily episodes of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

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