Wooden model boat with paddle wheels on a white background
Da Vinci Paddleboat model kit packaging with technical drawings and Leonardo da Vinci's name on a brown background.
Wooden model boat with paddle wheels on a white background
Da Vinci Paddleboat model kit packaging with technical drawings and Leonardo da Vinci's name on a brown background.

Academy Da Vinci Series Paddleboat 18130

$20.25 $27.00
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SKU: ACD18130
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Academy Da Vinci Series Paddleboat Model Kit

Discover Leonardo da Vinci's innovative marine engineering with this snap-together paddleboat model kit. This educational mechanical kit brings Renaissance naval innovation to life, showcasing da Vinci's visionary design for a paddle-driven watercraft centuries ahead of its time.

Key Features:

  • Easy Snap-Together Assembly - No glue, paint, or tools required
  • Complete Instructions - Step-by-step guide included for hassle-free building
  • Beautifully Detailed - Authentic mechanical components showcase da Vinci's marine engineering genius
  • Functional Design - Working paddle mechanism demonstrates Renaissance naval technology
  • Educational Value - Perfect for STEM learning and understanding historical engineering innovation

About Da Vinci's Paddleboat

Leonardo da Vinci designed this paddle-driven boat in the late 15th century, featuring a hand-cranked mechanism that turned paddle wheels for propulsion. This innovative design predated modern paddle steamers and demonstrates da Vinci's understanding of mechanical advantage and naval engineering principles.

Note: Models and model kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.

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About Academy Models

Academy Models is a leading manufacturer of scale model kits and educational toys. Visit https://www.academypm.com/ to learn more about their complete product line and company history.

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