fran, you did a great job on this mill, i love it!l! as for placing it, that's no problem at all. these mills need quite a lot of space around them to catch enough wind. as we have a harbour along the river this mill can be placed somewhere with that space around it, it even fits in quite well. if you want i can draw it in on the plan.
there is just one little thing: the hood (the part where the sails are attached) is made of wood, but i am sure that will be no problem at all.

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