The RC Deep Dive

The Cera Grease HG Mystery

[NOTE: this was recorded before May 2025, when the expected date of restock was changed to an August 2025 anticipated restock date on some sites.] 
Why do the majority of hobby shops and Tamiya itself no longer have any Cera-Grease left in stock? We take a deep dive into this persistent issue. 
If you are in need of this product, currently Hearns Hobbies had plenty in stock and will ship it anywhere in the world! 

What are the Best Tools to Build your RC Vehicle? You Might be Surprised!

Many people are surprised that Tamiya RC Model Cars didn't use Phillips Head screws which are made to can out. Instead they use JIS screws which are made not to cam out. Using the wrong tool can strip out your allen wrench, screws, nuts, Allen tool, screwdriver, and nut driver. So let's take a deep dive into the best tools to build your remote controlled vehicles! 

Do Low Profile Servos Allow you to use Large Batteries in your Hornet, Grasshopper, Rising Fighter, Super Hornet, and Grasshopper II

Servos are one of the things that make fitting a larger battery into your Hornet and Grasshopper family of Tamiya remote control buggies. But can a low profile servo help you use a bigger battery? We take a deep drive into your battery case and servos in this episode of the RC Deep Dive! 

Which Cements, Glues, and Solvents to Use on your RC Cars?

Tamiya and other companies make a lot of different cements, solvents, and glue for your radio controlled vehicle. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we look at which ones you should use where, and how to use them! 

A Simple 3-D Printed ORV Trailing Shock Arm Can Save your RC Car!

The ORV chassis has a weakness, especially in the re-release models that use a shock plastic in the shock arms. This can lead to breakage or knocking the dog-bones out out the rear wheels. This simple piece of plastic can help prevent these two run-ending problems. We take a deep drive into why and how to install them on your Frog, Brat, or other ORV chassis RC vehicle.

What are the Top 10 Selling RC Vehicles of all Time?

What remote controlled vehicle is the best selling one of all time? Is it the Frog, the Hornet, the Blackfoot, the Lunchbox, the HotShot, or the Grasshopper? We will go over the ten most popular RC cars and what sold the most over the last 50+ years. The rankings may surprise you!

Who do the Grasshopper & GH2 Require Different Pinion Gears when Upgrading to a 540 Motor?

Famously the Grasshopper and Grasshopper II require a Lunchbox  pinion gear when upgrading to a 380 Sport Tuned Motor. However, while the original Grasshopper uses this same pinion gear when upgrading to a 540 motor, the Grasshopper 2 requires the Frog's 18t pinion gear instead. Why? And is this related to last episode's issue where the grub/setscrew in a Lunchbox pinion gear comes loose a lot in a Grasshopper Two? 

What Causes Grubscrew Issues in the Grasshopper 2 with a 380 Sport Tuned Motor?

The Grasshopper II (GH2) likes to kick out grubscrews from that required Lunchbox pinion gear when upgrading the stock silver can 380 motor to a speedy 380 sport tuned motor. But why? The original Grasshopper (GH1) doesn't have this have issue. We dig into why this happens and possible fixes beyond threadlock.

The Elusive Super G Tamiya RC Buggies

What are the Tamiya Super G RC Buggies and what made them so special? How can we use the modern re-release of the Grasshopper II and Tamiya's it third party aftermarket Hop-Up options to recreate this super-popular limited edition classic RC buggy? We'll find out today in the RC Deep Dive! 

Let's Get into Traxxas!

Tamiya was the king of RC, making kits that need to be built, until a new company from McKinney, Texas, USA came up with a whole new kind of RC car. These super-fast, aerodynamic, unrealistic, non-detailed, RTR (ready to run) took the RC world by storm, especially with children and became a huge brand. Traxxas was very much against 3rd party hop-ups for it's vehicles, which soured some RC enthusiasts on this now huge brand.