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For hundreds of
years, windmills have been harnessing the power of the wind. The Dutch
were masters of windmill design, using these structures to pump water
and grind flour. Slowly, steam overtook the more temperamental power of
the wind, and today only a small number of these elegant structures that
dotted the countryside remain.
Amati’s version of
the windmill is an authentic reproduction of a Dutch gristmill. It’s
complete with working gears that actually turn the vanes. The kit
features laser cut wooden parts and a building slip for easy assembly.
Fittings include brass rods, nails and rivets, thread and photo-etched
brass detailing. Straw roof covering, metal levers for the grindstone
motor, clear acetate for windows and printed coverings for the floor,
brick exterior and front decorations add life-like realism. Clear plans
and excellent instructions make building easy.
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