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Leonardo da Vinci
Giant Crossbow
Leonardo da Vinci demonstrates his propensity for the colossus in his
famous sketch of a giant crossbow. This scan of da Vinci 's
notebook details the laminated bow, winding mechanism and trigger of the
crossbow. Scholars doubt anyone every built this crossbow, but large
bow like siege engines were part of Greek and Roman artillery long before
da Vinci's birth.
Leonardo's notebook also contained studies of a large trebuchet used
for defending a fortification and trebuchet and catapult sling release.
da Vinci's crossbow is also featured in the 1903 Ralph Payne-Gallwey
book:
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The Crossbow , Mediaeval
and Modern, Military and Sporting; its Construction, History, and Management.
With a Treatise on the Balista and Catapult of the Ancients. |
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| Do It Yourself Working Model Trebuchet Kit |
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Trebuchet
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The trebuchet kit includes fully precut and drilled
frame parts, pins and axles, sling cord and sewn pouch, projectiles and
fully illustrated assembly and firing instructions.
Unlike the flimsy, snap together plywood trebuchet
kits, this all hardwood trebuchet kit does not require additional cutting,
trimming or shaping.
This DIY Trebuchet Kit requires only white carpenter's
glue and a few bar clamps (not included) to assemble.
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daVinci Trebuchet
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Inspired by the great war machines and siege catapults of Leonardo da Vinci
, this all Red Oak
hardwood trebuchet features
an open counterweight cabinet for range and trajectory adjustment.
Fire with an empty counterweight for indoor use, or add weight (nuts,
bolts, scrap lead, iron or steel, sand, or small rocks not included)
for increased range.
Individually crafted from cabinet-grade red oak, the da Vinci Trebuchet
stands 14 inches tall in the cocked position, 24 inches tall in the fired
position and will hurl a projectile up to 60 feet. Includes six projectiles
and fully illustrated instructions.
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