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My Yankee/Raco custom F1 project
Posted: September 21st, 2019, 5:23 pm
by Canadian Yankee
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.
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.

- Body In Progress Top 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.
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.