Franks Flying Ace Spinner
Franks Flying Ace Spinner
Solid untreated cedar — naturally weather-resistant, no varnish, no chemicals
Copper roof — keeps the rain out and ages into a beautiful patina
Mixed tunnel sizes — welcomes mason bees, mining bees and many other wild species
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Franks Flying Ace Spinner
Anyone who loves aviation — or simply knows what real craftsmanship looks like — will take a second glance at Frank's Flying Ace Spinner. The biplane with authentic RAF roundels, the hand-painted registration B 7270, the propeller that turns in the slightest breeze: this isn't mass production. It's a piece of passion, standing right there in your garden.
What makes Frank's Flying Ace Spinner special?
— Real engineering at work: The propeller's pitch angle, blade geometry, and weight distribution are calculated using aerodynamic principles drawn from actual aviation — so it spins smoothly and silently even in the lightest breeze. The result is hypnotic: the propeller runs quietly, without flutter, without binding.
— A piece of aviation history: The model is based on the biplanes of World War I — olive-drab fuselage, British RAF roundels, wood-toned propeller, and the hand-painted registration B 7270. A piece of aviation history, landing in your backyard.
— Stainless steel that lasts: Fuselage, wings, and support rod are built from high-grade stainless steel, hand-painted and weather-sealed. The colors stay vivid, even after a full year of Midwest seasons outdoors.
— Handcrafted, not mass-produced: Fuselage, wings, propeller, and rod are shaped, assembled, and aligned one at a time — every piece is built by hand, never on an assembly line. You can feel it in how the parts fit together and in the care of the finish.
— Ready out of the box: The sturdy stainless steel stake pushes straight into any lawn or flower bed — the moment the next gust hits, the propeller is already turning its first rotations.
Technical specifications
- Total height: 33.5 in (85 cm)
- Width: 12 in (31 cm)
- Material: Stainless steel, hand-painted and weather-sealed
- Drive: Wind-powered
- Mounting: Push-in ground stake
- Weatherproof: Yes
Please note
The propeller turns with the wind — calm and steady in a light breeze, more lively in stronger gusts. This spinner is designed as garden decoration, not as a children's toy.
