Academy 18175 Da Vinci Series - Leverage Crane

Academy Da Vinci Series - Leverage Crane

ACA-18175

Academy Da Vinci Series - Leverage Crane is the latest in this series. They are models based on sketches of some of the inventions of this amazing man. All are molded in a vinyl-like soft plastic that facilitates the press fit of the components as no glue or paint is required. All are ingeniously to go together and to function smoothly.

This model - "Leverage Crane" consists of a system of levers, gears, wheels and ratchets that transfer linear energy into rotational energy driving a winding mechanism used to lift a heavy object, in this case a ball bearing incased in a plastic cube made to look like a large weight. There are 33 pieces, including a length of thread to tie the weight to the winding shaft.

The parts are moulded in two colours, black and brown. The black parts simulate those made out of metal and the brown ones have a nice woodgrain pattern moulded into them.

Includes step by step instructions. No glue, paint, tools or batteries are necessary.