Italeri 3102 Leone Meccanico Historical Mechanical Lion  [IT-3102S]

Italeri 3102 Leone Meccanico - Historical Mechanical Lion

The Italeri 3102 Leone Meccanico interprets Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic sketches found on sheets 90/v and 91/r of the Madrid Code. Because the original drawings lack written explanation, the kit reconstructs plausible internal mechanisms to suggest how the lion might have been engineered.

Understanding da Vinci's Mechanisms

This model provides insight into early mechanical concepts, illustrating how simple machines and clever linkages can be combined to achieve motion. It is well suited to builders who enjoy studying historical engineering ideas while they build.

Practical Build Notes and Presentation

Accurate assembly and careful trial fitting are important to ensure the reconstructed mechanisms work as intended. Once finished, the lion makes a distinctive display piece that highlights both modelling skill and a link to Renaissance invention.