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The Helicopter (also known as the "Aerial Screw") is one of Leonardo da Vinci's most iconic drawings. This historically accurate working recreation uses a bevel gear, also from da Vinci's drawings, to spin the canopy and support structure, illustrating a way he thought flight might be possible. Leonardo da Vinci was a prolific inventor and artist who came up with new ideas and redesigned inventions from earlier times. While it is often referred to as a helicopter, the 15th-century Aerial Screw was designed to rise much like an Archimedean screw rather than a helicopter. The canopy and support structure is removable, so children can experiment with their own helicopter or other winged systems.This model is made from natural, untreated wood from sustainable forests. All pieces are pre-cut and pegged for extra strength. Children can make this model in about an hour. Build a working model of da Vinci's helicopter.All pieces are pre-cut and pegged for extra strength. Can be made in about an hour. Great for beginner builders. For ages 9 and up.Size: Finished helicopter: 9"L x 15"H
- WHAT IS IT? The Leonardo davinci ornithopter is a multi faceted arts and crafts dyi project. Build a working wooden model of a flying invention Leonardo da vinci concepted. Finished product comes complete with ready to assemble wooden pieces that create a ornithopter and a wooden piolet to fly the concept airplane
- HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? The davinci inventions model kit for adults and kids takes around 45-60 mins to assemble depending on the young builders model kit building experience. Hands on learning kids toy that makes science fun! A great stem project.
- WHO IS IT IDEAL FOR? Ideal gift for kids 9 and older 10 12 gift for kids 12-14 a rainy day activity for kids 10 years old a stem activity to do alone or as a family. A 3 d puzzle model building kit. Makes a unique gift for a teenage girl or boy. A great birthday present for girls ages 9 12 13 14 and a science fair project idea or desk toy
- WHAT DO I LEARN? The Leonardo davinci aerial screw is a dyi model kit and learning resource that can be used to teach the basic principles behind aerodynamics flight mechanical engineering design and construction. All well doing it through the lens of one of the greatest inventors of all time Leonardo Da Vinci.
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