The Popularity Pendulum: On-Road vs. Off-Road R/C Model Vehicles
In the 1970s on-road radio-controlled model vehicles were king, but as the 70s came to and end and the 80s came upon us, the off-road R/C cars, trucks, buggies, vans, jeeps, and busses ruled the radio...
22 Aug 5min
Grasshopper vs. Hornet: Which Body is More Aerodynamic?
If all things are the same in the chassis, gearbox, wheels, and tires, which Lexan polycarbonate body shell is aerodynamically superior, the Tamiya Hornet or the Grasshopper body shell by Parma PSE? I...
21 Aug 6min
Aluminum Rear Trailing Arms for the ORV Chassis R/C Model Vehicles
Should you upgrade your stock plastic rear trailing arms on your Tamiya ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C model vehicle? The answer depends on how your drive your Lancia 037 Rally car, Subaru BRAT, F...
20 Aug 15min
The Definitive Guide to the Tamiya Blackfoot Family of R/C Monster Trucks
Both the vintage and rere (re-release) Blackfoot is one of the most iconic R/C monster trucks that Tamiya every made, but it spawned a family including the Super Blackfoot, King Blackfoot, Blackfoot X...
19 Aug 17min
Why are 2WD R/C Model Vehicles Usually RWD and Not FWD?
Most full-size 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) cars that you set on the streets today are FWD (Front Wheel Drive), yet most 2WD R/C cars, trucks, buggies, keys, and vans are RWD (Rear Wheel Drive). In this epis...
18 Aug 6min
What Android and iOS R/C Apps are Available for your Phone?
There are a lot of R/C apps out there fire both Android and iOS powered phones. However a lot of them aren't any good for enthusiasts if vintage and rere Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles. Why? I...
17 Aug 4min
Monster Mania: Tamiya's Monster Trucks, Cars, Buggies, Vans, Jeeps, and Bus!
Tamiya's venturing into monster trucks, cars, buggies, jeeps, vans, buses, etc. Started much earlier than most people think. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we catalogue all of Tamiya's ra...
16 Aug 15min
What are the Best and Most Affordable Respirators for R/C Enthusiasts?
Even if you set up perfect air filtration, ventilation. and circulation and have a quality issue of safety glasses, you are still going to need a good respirator for many activities like painting, dye...
15 Aug 7min
