Academy snap kitset – Leonardo Da Vinci’s 1478 self-propelled cart – 18129

Description

Academy has released this educational kit of Leonardo Da Vinci’s 1478 design of the self-propelled cart. This kit is molded in brown styrene and presented on two parts trees. Assembly is a simple snal-together approach and the completed model moves using spring power. Assembly is a simple snal-together approach and the completed model moves using spring power. The kit’s brown color and texture give the appearance of being made from wood.

Assembly of the is completely snap-together – no glue, paint, or batteries required. This project literally took a few minutes though a careful eye to the instructions is required to ensure that the various gears and sprockets are properly oriented so that the spring-powered motor will drive the cart. The kit also has a display stand to allow the model to sit nicely on your shelf, but it will float should you want to try your hand and spring-powered propulsion.

This is a nice-looking model that should be a snap (pun intended) to assemble and will be fun for your child to learn a little history or as a nice conversation piece on your desk at work or at home.