Item Number: WSP
This is a 1/250th scale model, so if you stacked about 250 of them on top
of each other, they'd be about as tall as the real thing! It is powered by
a solar panel located on it's base. When the sun shines "the windmill
turns at 18 rpm", according to the manufacturer. We've found it can turn
anywhere from slow, slow, slow to REALLY FAST, depending on how much sun
it is getting. It does need to have pretty direct sun to work. The closer
to 90 degrees the sunlight is to the solar panel, the faster it goes.
I have a solar windmill at home on my south-facing window sill, and when
the sun gets
up above a certain point, it starts going. Nice! This is a fun little item
to play with at work when you should be doing more important things.
Unfortunately all of my windows at my work face north, so I can't really
get one going there.
It seems a little ironic that solar power is used to turn this windmill's
rotor, and the way the blades are made, no amount of wind would ever turn
them. That said, it is still a nifty piece to demonstrate solar power to
kids and introduce how photovoltaic materials convert solar radiation into
direct current electricity. In assembling it (the assembly is simple and
quick, perhaps 5 minutes at most if you take your time) it's clear how the
parts relate -- the wires go from the solar panel up to the DC motor which
turns the rotor. Affect of the angle of the sun to a solar panel becomes
obvious when moving it about. When you block the sun with your hand the
rotor comes to a stop, and if you block it only partially the rotor slows
down.
The Solar Windmill is 10.25" from table to top of nacelle, the rotor is
8.5" in diameter, and the overall height is 14". The nacelle can rotate.
The solar panel is 2.5" x 2.25". The Solar Windmill ships to
you disassembled so
it is less costly to ship. Assembly is simple and quick, perhaps 5 minutes
at most if you take your time, and requires not no special skills or any
tools. An illustrated instruction sheet and an illustrated historical and
contemporary windmill information sheet are included with every Solar
Windmill.
New stock just in -- plenty of solar windmills for everyone!
Only $34.95 USD
Water Pump Windmill
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 $14.95 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!
Out of stock on this item. New stock expected by
Nov. 10th. Item will ship when available.
Only $19.95 USD
Child's Toy Windmill
Item Number: WCH
The Child's Toy 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. Rotor spins nicely and the nacelle rotates a full 360
degrees. The hand turned base is painted green to represent grass, tower,
rotor and nacelle are white. One
person when viewing all of our different windmill together said, "I just
like the cute
little fat windmill!".
Only $19.95 USD
Windmill Kit, Realistic Blades
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 $14.95 USD
Child's Toy Windmill Kit
Item Number: WKITCH
The Child's Toy Windmill Kit is 9 inches tall (same as assembled Child's
Toy Windmill above.) The rotor is 5.25 inches in
diameter. Small children can play with it and learn some of the basics of
the windmill. Rotor spins nicely and the nacelle rotates a full 360
degrees. The hand turned base is painted green to represent grass. One
person when viewing all of our different windmills together said, "I just
like the cute
little fat windmill!". Kit easily assembles in approximately 30 minutes.
Ages 7 to adult.
Only $19.95 USD
Windmill Puzzle
Item Number: WMP
This is a hand made wooden puzzle is comprized of 7 brightly colored
pieces. When assembled it is an attractive display. Assembley is
straight forward, though very young children may require assistance.
Not for children under 3 years of age as small parts may present
choking hazard.
Only $19.95 USD
27 Inch Windmill
Item Number: W27
The is the deluxe model! Our 27.5 inch tall windmill has a hand turned
tower and hand carved blades.
Rotor turns (though not in the wind) and the nacelle rotates full 360
degrees. The rotor is 18 inches in diameter. Model is painted and fully
assembled. Each one is signed and numbered by
the
builder on the bottom of the base.
This is a sharp-looking demonstration piece that is
sure to bring
compliments.
Only $39.95 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
8.5 Foot Windmill
Item Number: W8F
This 8.5 Foot Windmill (nicknamed "Charlie's Monster") is definitely
bigger than a bread box! Tower is 6
feet tall, rotor is 67" in diameter, making for an overall height of just
under nine feet! Rotor and nacelle both turn completely.
Solid 14" x 18" base assures windmill will be stable. Uses for these so
far include: display on a 4th of July float, display in the library of a
college with a
wind technology program, as a "sign" at our booth at the Steam and Gas
Power
Show in Battle Ground, Indiana, the Apple Popcorn Festival in Brookston,
Indiana, and the Green Revolution Earth Day Fair in Kalamazoo, Michigan,
and as a visual at a convention in Las Vegas to emphasize our customer's
use of wind energy. This is a little large, so call us
to arrange shipping. If you are in driving distance you can pick it up at
our store or we may be able to deliver to you. These are built to
order, so allow approx. three weeks for yours to be built.
Only $299 USD
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 2011 Prairie Wind
Toy Co.
Prairie Wind Toy Company
P.O. Box 428 Brookston, IN 47923
765-563-3504
