Hi! I've started ripping some models from YKW 1 using
3ds-xfsatool and
this wonderful Blender addon by Tinnifan. The addon can get the full rigs and animation information as well! I got Nate, Katie, Bear and Eddie so far, here's a rushed 480p test render (apparently HD is too big):
applecuckoo - ripper of sounds, sprites and models
Places to get help:
DYKG/VG Resource Discord - This is where most of the ripping experts on the VG Resource hang out these days, so you should probably start here. Any requests to rip stuff (i.e. "Please rip sounds/models/sprites from game X!") are only allowed here as per the rules.
ResHax forum - Another forum that is home to most of the reverse engineers who were on the old ZenHax and XenTax forums. A great place to get help for any mysterious files.
And remember, always upload example files. That way, people don't have to dig in and fetch them for you.