Wooosh! Look how far it went! Did you see my ball as it flew down the hallway, did you?! Surprise & delight your children (and big kids, too!) with this wooden catapult. Work together to construct the Da Vinci Catapult, & then fling the soft clay balls up to 15 feet across the room! Fun & educational, the Da Vinci Catapult can help to teach children about spatial awareness & construction. & it’s a great science project to do at home to show them that engineering & physics are really exciting subjects! This brilliant model was inspired by the designs Leonardo da Vinci noted in his Codex Atlanticus, a twelve-volume set of drawings & writing. The catapult is a scaled-down model of da Vinci’s design, & the instructions come with facts about the great Italian scientist, engineer & painter. Did you know that as well as painting the Mona Lisa (1503-1506), da Vinci’s notebooks contained drawings & notes on anatomy, flight & geology? It’s a great gift for older children (younger ones will need help & supervision from an adult) & anyone with an interest in science & model-making. Suitable for ages 12 & up. Contents: Catapult & small clay balls for firing
Material: Wood Dimensions: Fully assembled catapult: H41 x W25 x D16cm Boxed catapult: H52.8 x W35.5 x D39.8cm Weight: 350g Please note: The Da Vinci Catapult comes flat-packed & assembly is required, however detailed instructions are included.