Leonardo Da Vinci Trebuchet
A working re-creation inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's 15th century Trebuchet.
While Trebuchets were common siege engines in Medieval Times, Leonardo's take on the most powerful weapon of the time was unique - his design used one main mast, different form all others before.
Based on his drawings from the Coax Atlanticus, da Vinci's trebuchet was a design likely make for the Duke of Milan in about 1482, to impress the Duke of his skills as a military engineer. While it is not known if it was ever used in battle, you can bring Leonardo's trebuchet to life with this working model!
- Easy to make in about an an hour or two
- Natural untreated wood and plywood
- All pieces pre-cut and ready to go.
- Parts are pegged for extra strength
- Hurl clay balls (included) over 4 metres
Fun for all ages 14 and up.
