Da Vinci Trebuchet Wooden Model

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!

• Stands 12 1/2 inches long and 24 1/2 inches high.
• All pieces pre-cut and ready to assemble for ease of assembly and strength (no batteries!).
• Includes some soft modeling clay for safe hurling! Throw them up to 13 feet away!
• All natural and untreated wood, without paint or coatings on any piece!
• Construction time: about 1 to 2 hours. (Take your time, the building is a lot of fun!)
• Lots of interesting information about the way it would have worked too!
• Ages 8+