Da Vinci Catapult Wooden Kit

A working re-creation of Leonardo da Vinci’s 15^th century catapult. Catapults were first invented n ancient Greek and Roman times, however, our idea of them is based on drawings from the medieval ages. Leonardo da Vinci redesigned the catapult around 1485 and use the energy store in bent wood to give power to the swing arm.

• Easy to make in about an hour
• Natural, untreated wood from sustainable forests
• All pieces pre-cut and ready to go
• Parts are pegged for extra strength
• Measures 420mm high, 420mm across
• Ages 12+