The Italeri 3102 Leone Meccanico draws on Leonardo da Vinci's sketches from sheets 90/v and 91/r in the Madrid Code to recreate a mechanical interpretation of his designs. The kit reconstructs the mechanisms implied by those drawings to suggest how the figure could have functioned.
This model gives modellers a hands on way to examine period mechanical thinking. The components demonstrate how simple gears and linkages can be arranged to produce movement inspired by da Vinci's concepts.
Expect a demanding but rewarding build that benefits from neat assembly and careful test fitting. Finished well, the Leone Meccanico stands out as a conversation piece in any model collection due to its mechanical complexity and historical link.
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