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I am a big fan of Leonardo Da Vinci. Well, I would say that everybody is.
Video I made of my trip to the Da Vinci Museum in Florence.
Coming: Chambord Castle - It is considered to be the pinnacle of Renaissance Architecture and it it is believe that the original design was by Da Vinci. But, it wasn't actually built until after his death.
It's a fun museum and it is very hand's on. It is a small musuem and it doesn't have any original DaVinci's it is a worthwhile trip particularly because is is a very hands-on museum and it focuses on the engineering work of Leonardo.
A humble insight into DaVinci's Annunciation painting. It depicts the Angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary. There is something very awkward about this painting, it has received criticism for various things. And I looked at it and thought about it a lot. And an insight came to me. Read about it right here.
We are living in troubled times. There are many challenges facing humanity. DaVinci knew the solution to these problems over 500 years ago. I show you his solution in this poignant little cardboard storyboard machine. Watch the video and learn the solution right here: The DaVinci Solution
And you can make a wonderful little cardboard storytelling machine like this too.
I show you step by step how to make this Leonardo DaVinci designed catapult. It is unique and different. And it uses an embroidery hoop for it's power. And if you don't have an embroidery hoop I give you the link so you can buy one cheap on amazon.
The Leonardo Da Vinci catapult model is scaled to size and fully functions to demonstrate the launching power of the catapult, a historical military device. The catapult flings soft clay balls (included) up to 15 feet to reproduce a realistic discharge, and is made of wood for durability. The model requires assembly. Mechanical models are typically built by hobbyists and model builders for personal use, or can be used as educational aids or projects in classroom settings.
Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself introduces readers to the life, world, and incredible mind of Leonardo da Vinci through hands-on building projects that explore his invention ideas. Most of Leonardo's inventions were never made in his lifetime-they remained sketches in his famous notebooks. Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself shows you how to bring these ideas to life using common household supplies. Detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project combine with historical facts and anecdotes, biographies and trivia about the real-life models for each project. Together they give kids a first-hand look into
the amazing mind of one the world's greatest inventors.
Leonardo da Vinci?artist, inventor, and prototypical Renaissance man?is a perennial source of fascination because of his astonishing intellect and boundless curiosity about the natural and man-made world. During his life he created numerous works of art and kept voluminous notebooks that detailed his artistic and intellectual pursuits.
One of Leonardo's most iconic images, the Aerial Screw (also known as the Helicopter) illustrates the ingenuity of da Vinci, and indicates 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. This 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. Kit features pieces that are drilled and pegged for strength, the canopy and support structure are removeable for experimenting, and lots of interesting information about how it works. Kit stands about 15" tall and 9" across.
Flying has always been a dream of humans, and Leonardo's fascination with birds and flight was evident in his studies of birds and different human powered flying machines. His Ornithopter design has captured the imagination of people for generations, and we have combined his cool flying machine with one of his bevel gear designs to make a neat model with flapping wings and a pilot with moving legs and arms.
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 from all others before. Based on his drawing from the Codex Atlanticus, Da Vinci's trebuchet was a design likely made 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! This wooden kit is easy to make in about an hour or two. It is composed of natural untreated wood and plywood. All pieces are pre-cut and ready to go. The parts are pegged for extra strength. Also included are clay balls you can hurl over 4 meters! Kit measures 62cm in height and 32cm in length when complete.
This is the Da Vinci Flying Machine from the Academy Hobby Models Da Vinci Machines Series. Flying machine of Leonardo da Vinci inspired by birds Move the wings using the conversion of rotary motion in reciprocating motion from another invention of Leonardo No glue or paint required Illustrated instructions .
Academy's Da Vinci Paddleboat is an interpretation of the original drawing, designed during the Renaissance era by the famous Italian scientist and artist, Leonardo da Vinci. This spring powered kit is a joy to build, and snaps together without any tools, glue, batteries and doesn't need painting. Imagine holding a piece of history in your hand and it operates as well. This 7.25" Paddleboat is beautifully designed; with the spring powered mechanism creating the energy to rotate the two massive paddle wheels in the water. Another wonderful educational model in Academy's Da Vinci Machine Series, this model is sure to please the historical student or the budding modeler looking for a unique, yet easy to build model kit. Academy's technical engineers captured the wonders of this mechanical masterpiece, designed by the most celebrated historical figure in science and technology, making this model a joy to build, display or operate. All this precision in a working model and it simply snaps together. This highly educational kit looks great on a shelf, will demonstrate the genius of Leonardo da Vinci and will make a terrific school or "show-and-tell" project.
Building this kit is safe solder less educational and fun! Includes an easy-to-read illustrated lab-style manual. Discover how an electric bell is constructed and how it s made to ring. Build your own operating motor and find out how a generator makes the electricity that makes things work. The meter measures the amount of electricity used in your experiments. Requires 2 "AA" batteries.; From the Manufacturer; Have fun with these safe and solder less educational electric kits. Comes with easy to read illustrated operating manual. Build operating light, bell, motor and generator kits. Control a motor's forward/reverse rotation with the generator, run a fan using the motor and generator, electromagnet and reverse polarity, operate the electric bell with generator, color mix with rotating color disc. Hours of safe, enjoyable, educational fun with electricity.
The scientific genius of Leonardo da Vinci is brought to life through this articulated model. The invention that inspired this snap-together replica is taken from the pages of Da Vinci's priceless and awe-inspiring notebooks. This model is made of plastic, snaps together and requires no special tools. The manual is very educational and teachs how this invention has evolved into what it is today. Leonardo da Vinci's armored car was the precursor to the modern-day tank. Da Vinci's design was capable of multi-directional movement and was equipped with cannons that were arranged in a 360-degree firing range around its circumference. No batteries required. Also known as DV007
A humble insight into DaVinci's Annunciation painting. It depicts the Angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary. There is something very awkward about this painting, it has received criticism for various things. And I looked at it and thought about it a lot. And an insight came to me. 
