The Academy 18136 Armoured Car from the Da Vinci Series recreates a striking piece of Renaissance design for the plastic modeller. It captures the look and mechanical intent of the sketches, allowing builders to engage with a curious chapter of engineering history.
Da Vinci imagined a rotating, cannon-studded platform giving broad fields of fire. His sketches combine gearing and structural ideas that read like early experiments in mobile fortification. This kit mirrors those ideas so you can see how the concept might have worked on paper.
Assembly rewards careful fitting and a steady approach to small components. The finished model is well suited to a display shelf, museum-style case or diorama, and benefits from layered paint and subtle weathering to accent the engraved details.
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