Rotating Hammer Cart

The Rotating Hammer Chariot is a wooden mechanical puzzle to build from the Leonardo's Ideas collection, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci 's military and mechanical studies. This model embodies one of the Italian genius's many research projects on war chariots , designed to improve offensive effectiveness while ensuring better protection for soldiers.

During the Renaissance, these powerful machines presented a dangerous paradox: they could pose as great a threat to allied troops as to the enemy. Leonardo da Vinci therefore focused on solutions that combined attack and self-defense . The Rotating Hammer Chariot illustrates this thinking through a system of rotating clubs , designed to keep the enemy at bay and secure the chariot's flanks.

The model comprises 71 precisely cut birch plywood components , faithfully reproducing Leonardo's original designs. Each construction step invites observation, analysis, and understanding of the mechanical logic behind this ingenious device. Assembly becomes an immersive experience in Renaissance military engineering, blending reflection, patience, and historical curiosity.

Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's actual projects and designs , this mechanical puzzle offers a fun and educational experience. Once assembled, the chariot becomes an impressive decorative object , illustrating the boldness and modernity of the Italian master's thinking.

At the crossroads of construction game , mechanical puzzle and historical object , the Rotating Hammer Cart is an original gift idea for enthusiasts of history, mechanics and wooden creations inspired by the great inventions of the Renaissance.

Product information:

• Wooden mechanical puzzle to build
  
• Type: Set composed of 71 elements
  
• Objective : Build the figure with the supplied parts.
  
• Construction time: approximately 40 minutes
• Material: wood
  
• Construction dimensions: 19.5 x 32 x 20 cm
• Recommended age: 14 years and older

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