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Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Kit
Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Kit, 302003Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Kit, 302003Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Kit, 302003 |
Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Kit
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Highland Item # 302003
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Detailed Description
Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Kit - Suitable for ages 9 and up
One of Leonardo’s most iconic images, the Aerial Screw (also known as the Helicopter) illustrates the ingenuity of da Vinci, and indicates (along with many other drawings!) his obsession with flying. While this idea may never have got off the ground, for some basic technical reasons, it gave us an insight into the different ways in which Leonardo considered the challenge of human powered flying, and defines him as an inventor well ahead of his time.
While it is often referred to as a helicopter, the premise of the lift to make it rise is more like Archimedes’ screw than the rotors of a helicopter. Pathfinder's model uses one of the bevel gears he drew in his codices and creates a nice 2 to 1 increase in speed of the crankshaft, so the mast spins quickly, illustrating the manner in which this machine would have worked.
A great kit for beginner to advanced model makers, this is a great way to learn about gears, flight and brings Leonardo’s iconic drawing to life. Takes between 1 and 3 hours to make. (Glue has to dry!) This is a great project that works well and looks really cool on the shelf!
9 in x 9 in x 14 in
Please Note: These kits have small parts that constitute a choking hazard and should not be used by children under 3 years.
Product Warnings
WARNING FOR RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA!
This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Please read our Proposition 65 warning. For more information, see www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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