Item Number: WPWM
These iconic windmills used to be seen all across America. They were used
to pump water out of the ground, making it possible to have fresh water
for cattle, irrigation, or for draining low-lying areas of land.
Though many are still in operation, they are getting fewer and farther
between. A few dedicated enthusiasts have bought a put them together - you
can still find (or make) parts for some models.
Charlie grew up on farms in the Midwest and decided to make a model of
this vanishing piece of American farm history. It measures 15 inches tall.
The base is 5 inches square. from the front of the rotor to the back of
the tail is almost 7 inches.
The rotor and rotor ball bearing are made from recycled parts, re-machined
for this purpose. Rotor spins nicely. The base and platform are painted white, while the tower, tail and rotor
are left natural metal. Each windmill is signed and numbered on the
bottom.
This is sure to please any windmill collector, technology enthusiast,
farmers young and old, and about anyone who likes a sharp handmade model.
We ship anywhere in the world with a sturdy box and good packing material
to protect your model.
Only $29.95 USD
16 Inch Windmill
Item Number: W16
This 16.5 inch tall windmill's rotor turns in the wind or the breeze from
a fan.The nacelle (generator housing) turns 360 a full degrees. Painted
realisicly, green base and gloss white tower, nacelle and rotor. The rotor
is 11.5 inches in diameter. (A kit of this same windmill is
available and listed below.) Click here for
video
of
this windmill turning in wind. Makes a fun
toy or conversation piece that demonstrates how a wind turbine work.
Only $19.95 USD
Child's Colorful Toy Windmill
Item Number: WCHC
The Child's Colorful Windmill is 9 inches tall. The rotor is 5.25 inches
in
diameter. Small children can play with it and learn some of the basics of
the windmill. Bright yellow rotor spins nicely and the red nacelle rotates
a
full 360
degrees. The hand turned base is painted green to represent grass. The
tower is a beautiful rich blue. One
person when viewing all of the windmill line said, "I just like the cute
little fat windmill!" This design is courtesy of my wife who pointed out
that babies and toddlers love bright colors. I give these to daycares in
our area so little ones can learn about the new clean ways we are
making power. Windmills will be an important part of their world!
Only $19.95 USD
Windmill Kit
Item number: WKIT16R
Have fun learning about windmills while building this working model!
Educational and
fun activity for ages 7 to adult. Windmill kit takes approximately 30
minutes to assemble. When it is finished, paint and decorate. Now it is
ready for some wind, either outside or from a fan indoors. Fact filled
instruction sheet gives much interesting historical and contemporary
info on the windmill. Click here for video of
how to assemble the rotor for the windmill. (Kit is also available
assembled and painted
realisticly as item W16, above.)
Only $19.95 USD
Whirly Gig
Item Number: WG
A flying toy that you launch with a two-hand twist. Soars to amazing
heights! This great folk toy demonstrates the principle of the windmill's
rotor or the airplane's propeller. Place the stick between you hands. Push
one hand toward you and the other away and the whirlygig's rotor lifts is
high into the air. Fun toy for kids 8 to adult.
Only $1.95 USD
International Orders: May require additional cost for shipping,
especially on larger items. We can easily send you a Paypal invoice for
the difference.
Alternate Payment: If you wish you can pay with a personal check or
money
order. Please call for amount of shipping to include. If you are
uncomfortable with making payments over the internet, it is fine to
call us up and pay with your credit card over the phone. Our phone:
765-563-3504 during business hours 9-5 EST. Our mailing address is:
Prairie Wind Toy Co., P.O. Box 428, Brookston, IN 47923-0428. Questions?
Don't be bashful about calling -- real people answer our phones!
All original designs are Copyright 2012 Prairie Wind
Toy Co.
Prairie Wind Toy Company
P.O. Box 428 Brookston, IN 47923
765-563-3504