Academy 18136 Da Vinci Series #3 Armoured Car Scale Model  [AC-18136]

Academy 18136 - Da Vinci Armoured Car Interpretation

The Academy 18136 Armoured Car from the Da Vinci Series recreates a notable Renaissance idea in an accessible plastic kit. It lets modellers study the proportions and layout of a design that influenced later armoured concepts.

Historical Notes and Mechanical Concept

Da Vinci drew a circular, cannon-lined platform that suggested mobility and concentrated firepower. The plans highlight his experimental thinking about gearing and protection, and this model gives a tangible sense of how those elements were intended to work together.

Build Characteristics and Showcase Value

Assembly involves careful alignment of detailed parts and rewards precision. Completed and painted, the model makes a compelling centrepiece in a historical or military collection and responds well to subtle weathering to suggest age.