Da Vinci Ornithopter Description

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's an Ornithopter flying through the air!

An ornithopter is a flying machine that uses wings to generate lift. Unlike aeroplanes, ornithopters rely on the flapping of their wings for power, jus tlike a bird.
 
Aerodynamics has made many advancements since the 15th century. This kit allows you to look back at Da Vinci's designs and build something designed hundreds of years ago.

Leonardo da Vinci had a fascination with flight. His study of birds and human-powered flight helped lay the foundation for modern aerodynamics. Da Vinci’s ornithopter design has captured the imagination of people for generations.  While it is unknown if his ornithopter was ever built, many have speculated what it may look like.

The Da Vinci Ornithopter kit is natural, untreated wood. It combines a cool flying machine with one of his bevel gear designs and works by flapping its wings. The added bonus is the pilot with moving arms and legs. 

Dimensions of the assembled ornithopter:

  • W: 305mm
  • L: 584mm
  • H: 432 mm

Yes, this kit may be challenging for some. The finished product will be worth it though!

Included in the kit is everything you'll need to build your ornithopter:

  • Instruction booklet
  • Over 50 pre-cut and pre-drilled wooden pieces
  • Dowels
  • Glue
  • String
  • Spacers
  • Sandpaper

Fun for ages 9 and up.

This innovative design is a beautiful display piece when not in use, and a super fun way to study the history of Da Vinci's leaps in science and physics!

Build your own Da Vinci Ornithopter and learn as you play.

Shipping & Delivery

Pop your order in before 12 Noon Mon - Fri and if everything is in stock we’ll dispatch it that day guaranteed for you. This excludes public holidays of course.

You have two options to get your entire order shipped, standard delivery for $10 or our express service for $15 (excludes bulky items as labelled)

All your selections are sent with full tracking so you keep an watch on them as they progress to your delivery address. You can easily check the progress of your entire order by clicking on the tracking link in your dispatch email.

Da Vinci Ornithopter Reviews

Good to build

(5)
By: Steph on 31 August 2017
Great model, solid and good to build and awesome that it's based around the Leonardo da Vinci's amazing inventions

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