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Initially I drew this windmill in such a way that a lot of components were as one unit, and the dimensioning of it was very complicated and a lot of views and sub drawing had to be made to clarify things. However, I recently decided to re-draw this windmill with its individual components, where possible,
The scale of the cardboard model would have suited an LGB scale railway layout. However, the drawings I have produced are of 1:20 approx which make it possible for outdoor display.
If there are people who would like to build this windmill on a smaller scale, they simply have to divide the dimensions by a factor of their own choosing.
If this windmill is built, and is going to sit outside in all weather conditions, then all the materials used have to be suitable.
The color scheme is left to the builder.
I have not built this windmill myself, so it is difficult for me to say how to construct this mill, this challenge I leave it up to the person who would like to build one. The only thing I could say is that the majority of the material will be timber/wood, mainly pine, and the ferrous materials, such as hinges, are made from brass or steel plate, and then painted as protection.
On the drawing the base is shown as being made of brick or stonework, I do not know whether or not suitable brick is available. If not, the builder can use treated plywood and paint it to his or her liking.
Another way of making the stone base is to pour some concrete into a mold and then scratch the stonework into the concrete and paint it afterwards.
An electric motor could be added which turns the sails in no wind conditions.
Also, some internal lights could be placed inside the mill to give some romance during the dark hours.
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