The Bombarde

The Bombarde is a wooden mechanical puzzle to build from the Leonardo's Ideas collection, directly inspired by Leonardo da Vinci 's military and mechanical studies. This model highlights how the Italian genius redesigned existing machines to improve their efficiency, safety, and operation.

At the time, bombards had many drawbacks. They were heavy, difficult to maneuver, and ineffective in open country. Leonardo da Vinci dedicated himself to optimizing their design. He devised solutions to facilitate and accelerate reloading , reduce recoil , and even designed a new type of projectile capable of splitting into several explosive charges once launched. This visionary thinking is faithfully reproduced here in the form of an educational mechanical puzzle.

The model is composed of 51 birch plywood elements , precisely cut to reproduce the mechanical principles conceived by Leonardo. Each construction step invites observation, understanding, and assembly of the components to grasp the logic of this ingenious optimization. The assembly becomes an immersion in Renaissance engineering, blending reflection, patience, and historical curiosity.

Inspired by authentic drawings and projects by Leonardo da Vinci , the Bombarde offers a fun and educational experience. Once assembled, it becomes a decorative and demonstrative object , ideal for illustrating the evolution of machines and the capacity of human ingenuity to transform constraints into innovative solutions.

At the crossroads of construction game , mechanical puzzle and historical object , the Bombarda is an original gift idea for enthusiasts of history, mechanics and wooden creations inspired by great inventors.

Product information:

• Wooden mechanical puzzle to build
  
• Type: Set composed of 51 elements
  
• Objective : Build the figure with the supplied parts.
  
• Construction time: approximately 50 minutes
• Material: wood
  
• Construction dimensions: 15 x 20 x 18 cm
• Recommended age: 14 years and older

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