Italeri 3108 Ornithopter Replica Kit  [IT-3108S]

Italeri 3108 Ornithopter Replica Inspired by Leonardo

The Italeri 3108 represents Leonardo da Vinci's ornithopter concept, an attempt to copy bird flight using hinged wings and human-powered controls. The kit explains the basic idea of using pedals and levers to drive wing motion, a concept sketched by da Vinci in the 15th century.

Historical Context for Modellers

As part of Italeri's Leonardo da Vinci Series, this kit gives modellers a practical way to engage with da Vinci's inventive sketches. Building the ornithopter provides a better appreciation of the mechanical experimentation behind early aeronautical thinking.

Tips for Building and Presentation

Successful assembly of the Italeri 3108 relies on careful part preparation and accurate gluing. The finished model makes a neat exhibit, demonstrating da Vinci's mechanical creativity and complementing other historically themed displays.