Leonardo Da Vinci Helicopter

Leonardo Da Vinci Helicopter A working re-creation of Da Vinci's Aerial Screw design Fabulous for model makers, this working re-creation of Leonardo Da Vinci's 15th Century "Aerial Screw" is a great example of his obsession with flight. Build one of Leonardo Da Vinci's most iconic flying designs, the Aerial Screw with this Leonardo Da Vinci Helicopter Wooden Kit! Despite Da Vinci's designs for human-powered flight never becoming a reality, they still defined him as an inventor far ahead of his time. While it’s often called a helicopter, the lift in Da Vinci's design works more like a aerial screw than the rotors of a helicopter. The Leonardo Da Vinci Helicopter is made from natural, untreated wood. It uses a bevel gear he drew in his codices and increases the speed of the crankshaft. This is evident with the rotating mast. This is a great kit for all model makers and history lovers! It brings Da Vinci's iconic drawing to life and is a great way to learn about gears and flight. Dimensions of the assembled aerial screw helicopter kit: W: 230mm L: 230mm H: 355mm Included in kit is everything you'll need to build your replica Leonardo Helicopter: Instruction booklet Over 40 pre-cut and pre-drilled wooden & pieces 4 eye-loop screws Dowels Glue Sandpaper String Pegs Sails