Academy 18175 Davinci Leverage Crane

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 his many inventive designs was a specific Leverage Crane, which used a ratchet mechanism and a rack and pinion mechanism. This crane was supposed to be able to lift materials of considerable mass, using a relatively small force acting on its mechanisms. The use of a ratchet mechanism also meant that the crane could only turn in one direction during rotation. It is worth adding that during the design of this device, Leonardo da Vinci proved to be a great expert on the principles of mechanics.

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 leverage crane! Attach the included weight to the cable and use the ratchet lever to lift it up. This kit assembles without the need for glue, and instructions in English are included.

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