Da Vinci Catapult
Da Vinci Catapult
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A working re-creation of Da Vinci's Catapult
Precisely made and easy to assemble, even Leonardo da Vinci would be pleased with this re-creation of his 15th Century catapult. Keep Reading
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Da Vinci Catapult Description
Experience a taste of the medieval and ancient world with the Da Vinci Catapult Wooden Kit!
Made from natural, untreated wood, this catapult is one of da Vinci’s redesigns from the medieval catapults of 400 or so years before his time. Da Vinci's catapult uses the tension of bentwood instead of twisted ropes. The catapult has fascinated people for centuries. This kit will answer questions and is a great project for anyone interested in physics.
When a ball is thrown forward, it tends to fall toward the ground. But the thrower's hand applies an equal horizontal force - if not larger - because of air resistance. Catapults use the same equations of projectile motion. Gravity is the only force that affects the projectile once it launches.
Dimensions of the assembled catapult:
- W: 160mm
- L: 450mm
- H: 420 mm
Yes, this kit may be challenging for some. But without a challenge, where’s the fun?
Included in kit is everything you'll need to build your replica:
- Instruction booklet
- 21 pre-cut and pre-drilled wooden pieces
- 2 eye-loop screws
- Dowels
- Glue
- String
- Clay
This innovative DIY kit is fun to build, great to play with and is also a beautiful display piece when not in use. If you're looking for an awesome engineering gift idea then this project is a great option.
Perfect for a young builder or history student. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
Discover the power of a catapult with the Da Vinci Catapult Wooden Kit!
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Pop your order in before 12 Noon Mon - Fri and if everything is in stock we’ll dispatch it that day guaranteed for you. This excludes public holidays of course.
You have two options to get your entire order shipped, standard delivery for $10 or our express service for $15 (excludes bulky items as labelled, some remote areas, and packages that are over 2kg). See shipping calculator on cart for accurate Express pricing.
All your selections are sent with full tracking so you keep an watch on them as they progress to your delivery address. You can easily check the progress of your entire order by clicking on the tracking link in your dispatch email.
Da Vinci Catapult Reviews
Sure she will enjoy building it and trying it out
(5)By: Caroline - QLD on 11 August 2023I bought this catapult model for our grand daughter. She is science orientated and I feel it will provide her with challenge and an opportunity to explore, think and learn. It is for her birthday in October. I am sure she will enjoy building it and trying it out!!!!!
Da Vinci model Catapult for Grandson
(5)By: Sergio on 20 December 2021Great service. Ordered on Friday afternoon 13th December item arrived Tuesday 14th. Great service especially at Christmas. I did use express delivery to ensure before Christmas. Will use them again.
Great model
(5)By: Steph on 31 August 2017Great model, solid and good to build and awesome that it's based around the Leonardo da Vinci's amazing inventions
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