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Build a spider robot with 8 multi-jointed legs that accurately duplicate the walking movement of real spiders. Two assembly choices to change the stride length and gait. Measuring more than 5"x 3"x3" the Spider Robot is powered by a single "AA" battery, and the prewired motor and gears snap into place powering the model. Constructed from high quality engineering plastics, the eight, multi-jointed legs accurately duplicate the walking movement of real spiders. Two assembly choices are available to change the stride and gate of the spider. Principles of electrics, mechanics, physics, entomology and motion can be seen and taught using the Spider Robot. Best of all, it goes together in no time, and is simply cool as a display or desk model. Features Easy to assemble educational kit, no tools required Paint and glue not needed Model construction: Plastic Recommended Age: 14+

Leonardo Da Vinci (born in 1452, died in 1519) was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant people of the Renaissance and is widely regarded as one of the most talented people in history. He was not only an exceptionally talented painter, author of such masterpieces as "The Lady with an Ermine" or "The Last Supper", but also an extremely prolific inventor and innovator. His great talent was also realized in the construction of war machines and artillery. One of his projects was the so-called Spingard. It was, in essence, a design of a field cannon on a two-wheeled tow truck, which had a wooden "artillery shield" on top to protect the gunner from enemy fire. Interestingly, the project also assumed the use of a mechanism that allows the barrel to rotate horizontally, without moving the entire trailer. Originally, it was assumed to fire from this machine with stone balls and various types of large arrows. Later, however - most likely - Leonardo tended to use shotguns. It is worth adding that the sketch of this gun is located in the so-called The Atlantic Codex, i.e. the collection of notes by Leonardo da Vinci from 1489-1492. In addition to many iconic works of art and inventions, the restless mind of Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) was frequently occupied with adding to his voluminous notebooks, filled with designs for machines and structures. This model kit reproduces one of those designs -- a retractable cannon! The elevation angle and azimuth angle can be changed, and it also can be loaded and fire spear-shaped parts. This kit assembles without the need for glue, and instructions in English are included. This is an assembly kit of a space exploration vehicle or other non-fictional mechanism. Features Easy to build Complete step-by-step instructions No glue, no paint and no tools needed Beautifully detailed

Leonardo Da Vinci (born in 1452, died in 1519) was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant people of the Renaissance and is widely regarded as one of the most talented people in history. He was not only an exceptionally talented painter, author of such masterpieces as "The Lady with an Ermine" or "The Last Supper", but also an extremely prolific inventor and innovator. One of Leonardo's most interesting and avant-garde projects was his flying machine (Macchina Volante), also known as Ornitottero for short. Sketches of this unusual machine were created around 1490 and are often considered the first, preserved to this day, designs of a device that allows humans to fly. Ornitottero's mechanism of action resulted directly from Leonardo's studies of bird flight. He assumed that this device would be controlled by one man, who in the lying position - with the use of appropriate levers and mechanisms - would set the wings on the sides in motion, as close as possible to the movement of bird wings. It is worth adding that the structure of the wings of this flying machine was very light. This is a flying machine kit of Leonardo da Vinci's design. Inspired from bird observations, the wings move through a rotary motion similar to another invention of Leonardo's

Leonardo Da Vinci (born in 1452, died in 1519) was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant people of the Renaissance and is widely regarded as one of the most talented people in history. He was not only an exceptionally talented painter, author of such masterpieces as "The Lady with an Ermine" or "The Last Supper", but also an extremely prolific inventor and innovator. No one will be surprised by the statement that Leonardo Da Vinci was interested in all types of mechanisms, including the then timers measuring the passage of time. He also created his own designs of mechanical clocks, dominated by the so-called pendulum clocks. Among them, there is also a timer with two mechanisms, one of which was dedicated to measuring hours, and the other - to measuring minutes. Both were connected with each other by a system of gears and ropes. It is worth adding that the sketch of these pendulum clocks can be found in the so-called The Atlantic Codex, i.e. the collection of notes by Leonardo da Vinci from 1489-1492. This is the Da Vinci Clock from the Academy Hobby Models Da Vinci Machines Series. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older. This is a representation of da Vinci's clock which uses a horizontal pendulum and weights for power. This kit is completely snap-together - no glue, paint, or batteries required. Features Based on an escapement illustrated by Leonardo de Vinci Uses the pendulum's weight as its power source Power harnessed from a horizontal rotary pendulum design Adjusting the weight and balance of the pendulum controls the clock speed Wall-mounted or standing configuration Includes Plastic parts for assembling the DaVinci Clock Detailed manual

Leonardo Da Vinci (born in 1452, died in 1519) was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant people of the Renaissance and is widely regarded as one of the most talented people in history. He was not only an exceptionally talented painter, author of such masterpieces as "The Lady with an Ermine" or "The Last Supper", but also an extremely prolific inventor and innovator. His great talent in this matter was realized on many levels (flying machines, cannons, etc.), including in the field that today could be called civil engineering. A prime example of this is the design of the Arch Bridge, which would be made of wood. Its biggest advantage would be the possibility of rapid erection and relatively low cost. It is worth adding that if it were to be built, it would in fact be a self-supporting bridge of considerable strength. This seemingly simple design also shows Leonardo Da Vinci's considerable knowledge of the horizontal forces acting on structures and the arc loads on them. He probably acquired his knowledge during his stay in Milan in the years 1487-1489. This model of the famous arch bridge designed by Leonardo da Vinci uses a self-supporting arch concept to distribute weight throughout the full curve of the arch. Glue and paint are not required for this easily-assembled kit. Includes a sturdy cardboard storage box for parts. This is a model kit of a building or other structure.

Not your ordinary educational models, the da Vinci kits are based on the early designs of Leonardo da Vinci. The Flying Pendulum Clock needs no glue, paint or battery to finish and operate. Easy to build, it delivers a learning experience during assembly, and serves as entertainment when watching the completed timepiece operate. Da Vinci was fascinated by how timepieces operate. Based on one of his sketches, it uses the laws of motion and a vertical flying pendulum escapement to keep accurate time.The pendulum's weights, in a bucket suspended from a crane-style arm, act as the clock's power source. The weights propel the pendulum from vertical post to vertical post. As it flies it turns precision gears which in turn keep time. To speed up or slow the clock, adjust the weight-balance of the pendulum by adding or removing weights. In addition to many iconic works of art and inventions, the restless mind of Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) was frequently occupied with adding to his voluminous notebooks, filled with designs for machines and structures. This model kit reproduces one of those designs -- a flying pendulum clock! The pendulum's weight acts as the clock's power source. This kit assembles without the need for glue, and instructions in English are included. This is an assembly kit of a space exploration vehicle or other non-fictional mechanism.

Leonardo Da Vinci (born in 1452, died in 1519) was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant people of the Renaissance and is widely regarded as one of the most talented people in history. He was not only an exceptionally talented painter, author of such masterpieces as "The Lady with an Ermine" or "The Last Supper", but also an extremely prolific inventor and innovator. One of the areas of knowledge that this outstanding man was particularly interested in were issues related to the flight of a man in the air. He created numerous designs of flying machines in this matter, and among them one can find a design that, to a very remote extent, can be considered the progenitor of modern helicopters. The project assumed the construction of a wooden aircraft, driven by a spiral-shaped rotor, similar in shape to the so-called worm screw. The rotor would be constructed of wood and stiff cloth. The propulsion was to be provided by four men who would move on the platform at the bottom of the aircraft. It is worth adding that the first designs of this aircraft were probably created around 1480, but more mature sketches can be found in the so-called The Atlantic Codex, i.e. the collection of notes by Leonardo da Vinci from 1489-1492. In addition to many iconic works of art and inventions, the restless mind of Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) was frequently occupied with adding to his voluminous notebooks, filled with designs for machines and structures. This model kit reproduces one of those designs -- a rotorcraft flying machine! Although Da Vinci's design is physically unable to achieve flight, you can easily see how this device contributed to the invention of the modern helicopter. The spring can be wound and the wings rotated after assembly. This kit assembles without the need for glue, and instructions in English are included. This is an assembly kit of a space exploration vehicle or other non-fictional mechanism.

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