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The Inventor's Windmill

Original price $249.99 - Original price $249.99
Original price $249.99
$249.99
$249.99 - $249.99
Current price $249.99
DifficultyAdvanced · Best for experienced builders
Build time8 hours
Pieces529
Finished size5.1 × 3.2 × 11.8 in

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Parts Support

Help with missing or damaged parts.

See every movement travel through the machine

Switch it on and watch motion pass through the exposed gears, belts, shafts and flywheels before reaching the four rotating sails. Because the transmission remains visible, every rotation reveals how the complete mechanism works as one connected system.

A full-scale mechanical challenge

Build the windmill through approximately eight hours of focused assembly, fastening the gears, linkages, transmission components and wooden base into a working kinetic model. The illustrated manual and essential assembly tools are included, with no glue or soldering required.

Built to keep moving after the build is done

Standing 11.81 inches tall and weighing approximately 2.24 pounds, the completed windmill has the scale and stability of a true mechanical centerpiece. USB power keeps the mechanism in motion on a desk, shelf or workshop display without relying on natural wind.

CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE

Is this build right for me?

Compare the requirements with your experience and the time you want to spend.

Difficulty
Advanced · Best for experienced builders
Estimated build time
8 hours
Tools
Screwdriver and needle-nose pliers included
Glue or soldering
No glue or soldering required
THE BUILD EXPERIENCE

From first piece to final display

See the process, find the product guide, and get help when you need it.

1. ORGANIZE

Review the guide and prepare the parts.

2. ASSEMBLE

Bring the structure together step by step.

3. CHECK

Review the mechanism and work through difficult steps.

4. DISPLAY

Finish with a model you brought to life.

OUR BELIEF

Every screw. A new turn.

A screw may seem small on its own. But with every turn, separate pieces begin to connect—and something remarkable starts to take shape.

Piece by piece. Turn by turn. Build what comes next.

SUPPORT

Supported through the whole build

A difficult step or missing component should not have to end your build.

Questions before you begin?

Is The Inventor’s Windmill designed for beginners?

Its larger mechanical structure and numerous interconnected components make it better suited to experienced builders or patient beginners seeking a substantial project.

Does the finished windmill include moving mechanical parts?

The design centres on visible gears and a windmill mechanism, allowing the completed model to demonstrate its engineering-inspired construction.

How much display space does the windmill need?

It is a statement display piece rather than a compact desk model. Check the finished dimensions on the product page before choosing its location.

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