Turbine fabrication.

[MrA]

Decided to revisit my RAT turbine build, as I got hold of a new inlet compressor assembly. There are too many vanes to be a correct match, but I think it will be better than building my own from scratch. Still have the old vanes too, if I ever decide to change my mind.

What do you guy's think?

[Big Bozo]

Finally a build log from MrA.

Looks amazing.

[lilboatsman]

I'm often a big fan of progress over perfection. Looks good to me. You can always change it again down the road.

[MrA]

The diameter fits the can perfectly and the metal nose just right too. I don't think your average Joe public is gonna be counting vanes.

[slysnake]

Really cool! I actually like the extra fins.

[LordHorrar]

Very cool...do any of you post guides or specs on your builds for others to use?

[MrA]

I actually only have collected a few parts and do not have a full build going. So little point in trying to share any guides or tips with building. The Turbine above was started a good few years ago, when I managed to get a metal nose cone from a well known auction site in the UK. My late brother fabricated the turbine ring from stainless and I bought the turbine vanes from said same auction site.

A few months ago, I came across the new vane compressor so resurrected my turbine build for the new site. I am always looking to acquire parts and anything to do with the 89. I post what I can, when I feel it has relevance to builders and fans alike.

Need to post more stuff I guess.

[MrA]

Some more little 89 pieces.

Hood latches and the 'filler valve' from the front of the side mechanics.

[Big Bozo]

Damn. Too everyday people those are just shiny metals. To us, those are things of beauty.

[super0begins]

That is the last part I am looking for, my collection will then be complete. I need a droopy nose cone for my RAT. (P.S. posting pics is way easier.)