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My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: September 21st, 2019, 5:23 pm
by Canadian Yankee
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I found this project car in a guys garage when I was buying an electric RC car for my son. I'm totally new to the RC world, especially 1/4 scale gas. I work as a Tool and Die Maker so I was able to design and fabricate the suspension that was missing when I bought the car.
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The provided body didn't fit and was missing the nose cone and front wing. I'm in the process of building the car and learning as I go. I hope everyone enjoys watching this build come together.

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: September 22nd, 2019, 7:14 am
by Kaye
Thanks for taking the time to share your project with us. A great project!

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: September 22nd, 2019, 11:57 am
by Emilio
Great job! but why didn't you use a tube bender on the side rails?

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: September 22nd, 2019, 11:59 am
by Canadian Yankee
You busted me on that! I got impatient

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: September 23rd, 2019, 10:58 am
by Kaye
'cos they're a tool and die maker, not a pipe fitter :)

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: June 29th, 2023, 9:36 am
by Canadian Yankee
Here are some progress photos of my custom Yankee F1 car with Raco F1 body.
I designed and 3D printed the snorkle and nose cone. Body work and paint will be the next step for the body.
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Body In Progress Top View
Body In Progress Top View
Body In Progress Side View
Body In Progress Side View
The front suspension, exhaust and front wing was all designed and made by me. I am learning as I go, but that's part of the journey for me.
I don't have the proper wheels and tires yet but these ones work for testing and development.
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Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: June 30th, 2023, 10:15 am
by Kaye
Your project is coming along nicely. Thanks for sharing the update photos.

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: June 30th, 2023, 1:51 pm
by Canadian Yankee
Kaye wrote: ↑June 30th, 2023, 10:15 am Your project is coming along nicely. Thanks for sharing the update photos.
I appreciate the support!

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: July 1st, 2023, 4:00 am
by Kaye
You're welcome!

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: July 12th, 2023, 5:36 am
by Emilio
That looks insane.

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: July 18th, 2023, 4:26 pm
by Canadian Yankee
Thanks! It has been countless hours of design and trial and error. Once I have the suspension working the way I like I'm going to machine the parts from aluminum.

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: July 24th, 2023, 1:25 pm
by Mike Casey
Really cool project!

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: November 13th, 2023, 9:17 am
by jayhurrikane
Interested in a snorkel?

Re: My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project

Posted: November 15th, 2023, 4:48 pm
by Canadian Yankee
No, I'm happy with the one that's on my car now.
It will look good once the body is filled, sanded
and painted.