Summary

The Tower Windmill from UGears is a mechanical model inspired by the 17th-century Chesterton Windmill in Warwickshire, England. This unique windmill, built around 1632-33, is the earliest tower mill in England to retain working parts and features an arched base. The model is designed in a Victorian steam-punk skeleton style and includes figures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.

The model's sails spin rapidly to create wind or can be spun by blowing air, demonstrating how real windmills operate. It is powered by a removable rubber band motor and can also be operated manually to observe its complex mechanism.

Features

• Based on the historic Chesterton Windmill, built circa 1632-33
• Victorian steam-punk skeleton style design
• Powered by a removable rubber band motor or manual operation
• Aerodynamic twist sails that generate wind when spinning
• Double planetary gear reducer with differently shaped gears for speed
• Screw conveyor (worm feeder) and gear transmission drive the sails
• Includes a flexure link chain drive made of plywood, a first for UGears models
• Rotating base resembling a spiral staircase as part of the screw conveyor mechanism
• Figures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza included
• Made of high-quality plywood, assembly requires no glue or cutting

Specifications

• Model size: 13.8 x 18.9 x 8.7 in (350 x 485 x 220 mm)
• Package size: 14.6 x 6.7 x 2 in (378 x 170 x 50 mm)
• Number of components: 585
• Estimated assembly time: 12-15 hours

Notes

• Assembly requires no glue or cutting
• The model can be powered by the rubber band motor or operated manually to explore the mechanism
• Use a fan to demonstrate how wind causes the sails to spin

Store Info

• Warranty: minimum 12 months
• Returns: see store help section
• Discounts: may offer bulk discounts
• Contact details: for large items please provide phone number for ...