Leonardo da Vinci swing bridge model
Leonardo da Vinci swing bridge is made of wood and is based on his exact sketch or his swinging bridge. The swinging bridge was designed to allow friends to cross a river but could be swung back to deter enemies or foes. The model is a snap together set so no gluing is required.
Leonardo da Vinci printing press model
Leonardo da Vinci printing press is an exact replica of his original design. This is a small wooden snap together set and no gluing is required. This model also shows the mechanics Leonardo designed to operate the printing press.
Leonardo da Vinci paddle boat model
Leonardo da Vinci Paddle Boat is of plastic construction and is a snap together set, as a result there is no gluing required. Leonardo’s Paddle boat is one of the first paddle boats ever designed. The paddle boat would remain in operation for hundreds of years until the invention of the marine propeller.
Leonardo da Vinci’s machine gun model
Leonardo da Vinci machine gun was the first auto-firing weapon ever invented. He designed it in such a way that when it was first fired another set of barrels would rotate around and ready to fire almost immediately. Like most of his inventions for war this machine was supposed to break the spirit of the enemy through fear.
Leonardo da Vinci helicopter model
Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter model is based on his original sketch. It is of wood and canvas construction (exactly as it should be) and this model simply snaps together and no gluing is required.
Leonardo Bianchi is the founder of Leonardo da Vinci Inventions & Experiences, a cultural travel guide helping visitors explore Leonardo da Vinci’s art, inventions, and legacy across Italy and Paris.