Da Vinci Mini Trebuchet

Da Vinci Mini Trebuchet – The Da Vinci mini trebuchet is a small, working model based on Leonardo da Vinci’s designs of siege engines from the 15th century. These models, inspired by Da Vinci’s drawings in the Codex Atlanticus, offer a unique take on the traditional trebuchet, utilizing a single main mast for support. They are popular as educational tools, fostering an understanding of physics, engineering, and history through hands-on construction and experimentation.

These kits allow users to build a fully functional miniature trebuchet, capable of launching projectiles.

The designs often feature elements derived from Da Vinci’s historical sketches, like pegged joints and a wooden counterweight box.

A unique characteristic of Da Vinci’s trebuchet design, as depicted in his drawings, is its reliance on a single main mast for the throwing arm, differing from many other trebuchet designs of the era.

The trebuchet operates on the principle of a counterweight, which, when released, powers the throwing arm to launch the projectile.

Recommended age:

6+ years