This freak flying machine is made of an antique manure spreader fitted with biplane wings. It was built in 1997 by painter and sculptor Lowell Davis, a former cover artist for the old truck stop favorite, Sex to Sexty magazine, and now a beloved creator of cute farm figurine collectibles. The Crapduster is reported to be his favorite piece.
The Crapduster arrived here around the time that Davis's nearby attraction -- Red Oak II, a recreation of his boyhood home town -- was falling apart amid various scandals, along with his marriage. Davis's friend, Sam Butcher, encouraged him to fly to the Philippines for a vacation. (According to a few displays we saw in the Sam Butcher Museum in nearby Precious Moments Inspirational Park, Sam has many young Filipino friends.)
Davis made the trip, found a bride, and now is reportedly working on reviving Red Oak II. The Crapduster remains here, although it may not stay here once Davis gets his act together.
