HOW-TO: Fix R/C Gear Mesh Problems and Loose Motor Mount Screws

Who Wins? The Neo Frog DT-03 or the Hornet EVO DT-02

In the 1980s with the vintage originals, the Tamiya Frog R/C buggy always smoked the Hornet. When they were released in the 2000s the Frog Racing Team still destroyed the Hornet Racing Team every time. But now we have the Neo Fighter DT-03 a.k.a. Neo Frog as part of the Frog Racing Team and the Hornet EVO (essentially an upgraded DT-02) as part of the Hornet Racing Team? Who wins this time around? The answer may surprise you in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.

The RC Deep Dive Podcast's Fathers Day Gift Guide

Was your father involved in the R/C midweek vehicle hobby during the golden age of radio-control? If so, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we have a great gift guide to give him a bit of nostalgia and a great time with the original racing vehicle from Tamiya and the necessary hop-ups on six easy steps. We don't give affiliate links because we are not a monetized podcast and make no money on you listening to any episode.

Why to Always Keep an Extra Bag of Gears for your Grasshopper or Hornet

The Tamiya Grasshopper, Hornet, Grasshopper II, and Super Hornet radio-controlled model buggies, both vintage and rere (re-release) are famous for having gearbox failures. Among other fixes for this, we recommend always having at least one bag of all the gears and axles? Why? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go into why this is a must have part of your R/C hobby workbench toolbox.

When Do 3-Piece Wheels Need Their Tires Vented or Glued?

Generally speaking Tamiya's innovative three-piece R/C model vehicle kit wheels do not require gluing or venting of the tires. However, when you start putting ludicrously fast super powered motors and batteries in these vintage and rere (re-release) radio-controlled cars, trucks, buggies, vans, and jeeps these steps will need to be taken. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we break down the laws of physics and give you the speed limits where you need to start venting and where you need to start gluing your RC tires to your classic three-piece wheels.

What Grease Do R/C Aluminium Rear Trailing Arms Need?

If you are upgrading your radio-controlled model vehicle's rear trailing arms from stock plastic to third-party hop-up aluminium rear trailing arms, what type of grease, if any, do you need where these aluminium rear trailing arms touch the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis gearbox? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we look into the physics of the connection and chemistry of available lubricants to see which, if any, grease is needed in your R/C car, truck, or buggy.