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YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:32 pm
by Howard
Greetings to all…

I’ve made a few windmills in the past…probably about 5 or 6 in all…but nothing like this one…

I found the inspiration for this windmill on the internet while searching for toy train “lackkie” houses to build…the original is a tin piece that was made in Germany…it has so much character…and I knew I had to build my version out of cardboard…

I’ll post progress photos and details for the blades, steps and other details later…so…take a look at the early construction photos…and download the free pattern sheets via the PDFs…please note that I am providing the patterns for your own personal, non-commercial use…thank you…

Stay tuned…

Howard…

Re: YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:18 pm
by Lucy
This is a delightful design. I love the two story part of the windmill.

Lucy

Re: YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:34 am
by maria
I love this! You must have sent me the "vibe" telepathically as I recently came across a photo with a similar structure----I'll try to find the link..........this is going to be wonderful!

Re: YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:00 pm
by Iris
This is adorable. Can't wait to see the finished project.

Re: YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:11 pm
by Howard
update...10-13-2020...

here are pix of the construction details for windmill blade and stairs...stay tuned...

howard...

Re: YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:18 am
by maria
Can't wait to see this one.

Re: YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:33 pm
by Howard
update...10-15-2020...

front and back views...still in raw cardboard...primer, paint, shutters, glitter and final assembly are right around the corner...stay tuned...

howard...

Re: YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:00 am
by maria
love the side steps---dont forget the handrail! lol!

Re: YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:43 am
by JCass
Wow - thx for the progress photos Howard. Can’t wait to see how you finish this!

John

Re: YE OLD WINDMILL...little glitter house version...

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:57 pm
by Pete R.Oehmen
Great engineering and fantastic photographs. I love the attention to details.