Leonardo da Vinci, the revered Italian polymath and artist, conceived an extraordinary machine known as the da Vinci Tank. Designed under the patronage of Ludovico Sforza in 1487, this armored vehicle was unlike anything seen before. Let’s delve into the fascinating details of this remarkable invention
Feast your eyes on the Miniature Leonardo Da Vinci Crossbow, a working re-creation of Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th century design! Prepare to be awed by one of da Vinci’s most epic weapons. It was originally designed so big, that it would launch stone balls instead of arrows! It’s just like a giant catapult, but in miniature tabletop form.
A miniature Da Vinci catapult is a model designed to replicate the catapults described in Leonardo da Vinci’s historical sketches and notes. These mini catapults are often available as kits, especially from brands like Pathfinders, Academy, and Elenco.
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.
A great beginner to intermediate STEM kit for kids to learn about trajectory, parabolas, and it has an interesting back story about a genius renaissance inventor, engineer and artist, – and a great way for kids of all ages to learn more about European history, Leonardo and the time he lived, and then hurl things – the perfect Mix.
The Leonardo da Vinci Bicycle Miniature is a working re-creation of his 15th Century design The incredible bicycle image was discovered hidden in the Codex of Atlanticus folio of Leonardo’s drawings and writings. It is regarded by scholars as a drawing by one of his students, likely based on lost drawing by Leonardo.