War tank model.... by robz

War tank model....

Leonardo DaVinci designed this 500 years ago - along with many and varied other war machines. When this model was built using the specifications on his drawn design it was found that he had deliberately incorporated a flaw in the gear system - he did not want this machine to ever be built. It was powered by a team of men inside it who used the gears to turn the wheels that it was mounted on. It had cannons protruding from it at all angles and it had a turret for viewing the enemy. It actually had all the design components of the modern war machine!
He was a visionary!! Lovely colours here
April 24th, 2018  
That's so interesting- it's as if he had to get the design out of his head but couldn't bear the thought of it being used as a vehicle of destruction. Good shot!
April 24th, 2018  
Fascinating, and an interesting POV.
April 24th, 2018  
Interesting information, I like the pov
April 24th, 2018  
@30pics4jackiesdiamond I'm pleased you saw this Jackie - it sounds like the thing you mentioned. He truly was amazing. :)
April 25th, 2018  
@olivetreeann Hi Ann - his head must have been filled with ideas - even this travelling exhibit had so many different items - unbelievable. :)
April 25th, 2018  
@taffy Hi Taffy -so many of his exhibits were wonderful photo fodder - all that beautiful wood and lovely lines. :)
April 25th, 2018  
@suzanne234 Hi Suzanne - thanks for your comment about the POV - it seemed a shame to not show the protected turret. :)
April 25th, 2018  
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