Academy Models 18129 DA VINCI SELF-PROPELLING CART

Academy ModelsSKU: ACD00018129

Description


The self-propelled cart was designed to be a visual wonder for those who saw it.
It was to be spring-powered where the cart would be pushed backwards to wind up
the springs, then when the brakes were released, it would move forward. As the
mechanism unwound, blocks in the drive would shift the pivoting front wheel to
shift its direction periodically. Total range of the cart was estimated at over
100 feet using materials available today, but the design was never built in
Leonardo's time as the designer either didn't have the right materials or
capabilities to bring his self-powered cart to life.

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