The RC Deep Dive

What Exactly do the ORV Radius Arms Do?

There's a lot of confusion about the function of the radius arms on the Tamiya ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C (radio controlled) model buggies, trucks, and cars , especially with the Frog, BRAT, Lancia Rally, etc.. We take a deep dive into the ORV chassis front radius arm features and it's critical functions, plus we dig into why 3rd party aftermarket hop-up bumpers make them perform so much better than the stock Tamiya bumper mount in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

Why is Tamiya's Lavender Paint not the Correct Hue??

Tamiya offers a color of paint that they call "Lavender", TS-37. However it is not anywhere near what people generally consider a lavender shade of violet or purple. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we take a deep dive into this red-violet hued spray paint for Tamiya's R/C and their other models and why Tamiya named it lavender. 

Why do the FGH RC Buggies Remain Iconic After Over 40 Years?

The Tamiya FGH (Frog, Grasshopper, & Hornet) radio controlled buggies were super popular in the early 1980s, but somehow, they have stood the test of time and remained iconic, revered, much-loved R/C cars for over 40 years. Why? We take a deep dive into the alphabet, stopping at F, G, & H to explain this timeless phenomenon in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

HOW-TO: Remove Decals from RC Vehicles

How do you remove decals from your radio controlled car, truck, buggy, or van? It's different depending on your body type, but there are still small steps to take along the way, no matter your body shell type. We dig in deep on decal removal on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast! 

Hacking Flysky RC Vehicle Transmitters

Did you know that you can hack your radio controlled car, truck, buggy, van, boat, airplane, and helicopter? Specifically your Flysky branded transmitter, upgrading to a fan-created upgraded firmware that makes your RC transmitter way more powerful with a multitude of new features and the ability to control even more RC vehicles. We dig into this DIY hack in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

Design Thinking of Tamiya's RC Buggies

How did the design thinking of Tamiya change for their radio controlled buggies throughout the early vintage RC car period of their first 100 R/C model vehicles? We take a deep dive into Tamiya's design philosophy spanning from the late 1970s to the early 1990s in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

Where in the World are the Best Vintage RC Car Race Tracks?

There are radio controlled car racing tracks all over the world, but which ones are the best for fans of racing vintage, classic , and rere (re-release) RC buggies, trucks, vans, and cars? Why are these places such havens for the vintage RC vehicle builder, collector, basher, and racer? We take a deep drive into this on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

What to do About the Extra-Long Frog Body Mounts

The Frog's rear body mount screws are longer than the holes in the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis. This means that the threads of these 2 screws are exposed. So what are the solutions to cover these screen threads? We take a deep dive into the many options available in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

What is Camber and How Do you Adjust it?

What is camber wear and positive or negative camber? What is caster and toe? How does it affect tires and handling? How do you diagnose and fix camber issues? Find it this and more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

Best Foam Inserts for Hornet Large Diameter Wheels

Hornet Large Diameter wheels are a popular choice for the Grasshopper II, Super Hornet, and Rising Fighter, among other Tamiya radio controlled model buggies. There are 2 types of tires recommended by Tamiya for this 1.9" wheel, but they both require tire foams which aren't included or available from Tamiya. So which ones should you buy? We take a deep dive into these details in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.