The RC Deep Dive

Cutting Decals: Should You Move the Knife or the Decal Sheet?

Have you ever wondered if moving the knife or moving the decal sheet was the better way to cut out R/C decals? What truly is the proper way to cut out decals for your radio controlled model vehicle? Which way is more ergonomically safe for your body? Which way helps you cut out intricate curves more easily? Although it may not seem intuitive, we cut deep to the truth and make it clear in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

HOW-TO: Upgrade the Firmware for Your Flysky FS-i6x Radio Transmitter

In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we cover the hows and whys of the 4 different ways and firmware update options to upgrade your Flysky FS-i6x radio controlled transmitter in your R/C car, truck, buggy, bus, jeep, airplane, helicopter, jet, submarine or boat including step by step instructions as well as the best upgrade options, including both the advantages and the disadvantages of each of the many firmware upgrade options. 

What is the Fastest Motor That You Should Put in the Super HotShot?

The Super HotShot 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) R/C buggy already comes with a powerful Tamiya 540 GT Tuned Motor, but it can handle more power after a couple tweaks and upgrades to the stock parts. Once those hop-ups are in place we let you know exactly how powerful of a mirror you can put inside your rere (rerelease) of the 1986 SuperShot in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

Which Tamiya 540 Motor had the Most Torque?

Most people are usually focused on speed, but those who know the importance of torque to get over obstacles, to be first of the starting line, and to sure around corners, look at torque as well. We look at Tamiya's currently available 540 motor stock and give you the actual measurements in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 
[NOTE: We do not include Tamiya's Torque Tuned Motor as it actually has less torque than the Tamiya Sport Tuned 540 motor. This comparison also doesn't include Tamiya's new brushed motors announced for 2026] 

Why You Shouldn't Buy R/C Parts From Mass Retailers

While you should always buy from your LHS (Local R/C Hobby Shop) if possible, when you do need to order online you should avoid mass retailers like AliExpress, Amazon, Temu, etc. and buy from trusted officially retailers like AMain, EuroRC, Hearns Hobbies. RCMart, TTP Models, etc. Why? We dig into the many less-obvious reasons why you could be setting yourself and your radio-controlled model vehicles up for disaster if you don't heed this advice in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

What is the Best Budget Stick Control Radio Transmitter?

While the Flysky FS-GT3B is a often the recommended budget pistol grip and wheel radio control transmitter, what are the best budget stick control radio transmitters? We breakdown the details and specifications of those claiming to be the best option and in the end crowd one option to be the kind of budget stick transmitters for your land based radio controlled model vehicles in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

HOW-TO: Upgrade Your Neo Fighter or Neo Frog DT-03 R/C Buggy

In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we present an audio guide ranked from necessary to nice-to-have hop-ups that will turn your Mighty Frog inspired Neo Fighter Buggy or Neo Frog DT-03 (DT stands for Dirt Two-Wheel-Drive) R/C buggy into a modern racer, in an easy ranked format for your convenience. Which hop-ups will you use to upgrade your DT-03 radio-controlled car? 

HOW-TO: Get into Radio-Controlled Boats?

If you like building Tamiya radio-controlled land based vehicles and want to get the same type of R/C model vehicle building experience with water based vehicles like boats and submarines, what brands and models should you invest in? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we get you prepared for the wet and dry docks with all the information you could need to make this decision while starting your marine radio-controlled model vehicle hobby. 

The Psychology of Brand Tribalism in the R/C Hobbyist Community

Did you know that there is actually a psychological reason you are local to your favored R/C model vehicle brand? Psychology actually teaches us that our brand preferences and our favorite radio controlled cars actually help define us as a person. We break down your mind and explain the scientific reasons you are pre-wired to like one brand (such as Tamiya, Kyosho, Yokomo,  Associated Electronics, Losi, X-ray,  Schumacher, Arrma, etc.) over another brand in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

The R/C Wheel Bus: Hobby Grade Monster School Buses

If you want a radio-controlled school bus that is also a monster truck, the R/C hobbyist world has this absurdity for you. There's five different pathways to get this including Tamiya's giant King Yellow 6x6 monster school bus to the famous sKOOL bus body shell from Parma PSE and a bunch of options in-between. We take you to school and teach you all of your options to make this unique radio control basher, crawler, or racer bus in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.