Enjoy fast, FREE delivery, exclusive deals and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with Fast, FREE Delivery
Amazon Prime includes:
Fast, FREE Delivery is available to Prime members. To join, select "Try Amazon Prime and start saving today with Fast, FREE Delivery" below the Add to Cart button.
Amazon Prime members enjoy:- Cardmembers earn 5% Back at Amazon.com with a Prime Credit Card.
- Unlimited Free Two-Day Delivery
- Instant streaming of thousands of movies and TV episodes with Prime Video
- A Kindle book to borrow for free each month - with no due dates
- Listen to over 2 million songs and hundreds of playlists
- Unlimited photo storage with anywhere access
Important: Your credit card will NOT be charged when you start your free trial or if you cancel during the trial period. If you're happy with Amazon Prime, do nothing. At the end of the free trial, your membership will automatically upgrade to a monthly membership.
Other Sellers on Amazon
& FREE Shipping
67% positive over last 12 months
FREE Shipping
99% positive over last 12 months
FREE Shipping
99% positive over last 12 months
Leonardo da Vinci Catapult Kit
Learn more
- Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges
- Learn more about free returns.
- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Purchase options and add-ons
| Brand | Pathfinders |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Color | Wooden |
| Theme | Da Vinci Machines |
| Cartoon Character | Leonardo Da Vinci |
About this item
- Comes complete with all pieces pre-cut and ready to assemble
- Glue included
- Suitable for beginner model makers
- Easy to understand instructions
Frequently bought together

What do customers buy after viewing this item?
Product information
| Brand | Pathfinders |
|---|---|
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Color | Wooden |
| Theme | Da Vinci Machines |
| Cartoon Character | Leonardo Da Vinci |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 5 x 10 inches |
| Material | Wood |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Included Components | swing arm |
| Item Weight | 445 Grams |
| Number of Pieces | 40 |
| Scale | 1/100 |
| Item Weight | 15.7 ounces |
| ASIN | B00CWMXU88 |
| Item model number | PFD-17 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,124 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #371 in Educational Science Kits |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer | Stevens International |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Product Description
Product Description
Catapults were first invented in Ancient Greek and Roman times, however our common idea of them is based on drawings we have from the Medieval Ages. Leonardo redesigned the catapult around 1485, and used the springlike energy stored in bent wood to give power to the swing arm.
From the Manufacturer
Catapults were first invented in Ancient Greek and Roman times, however our common idea of them is based on drawings we have from the Medieval Ages. Leonardo redesigned the catapult around 1485 and used the spring like energy stored in bent wood to give power to the swing arm.
Important information
Safety Information
Chocking Hazard - contains small pieces and should not be used with small children
What's in the box
Videos
Videos for related products

0:47
Click to play video

How to operate an European counterweight catapult chariot
shujule
Videos for related products

0:36
Click to play video

Catapult Shooter Trebuchet DIY Wooden Build Play Learn
Butterflyfields
Videos for related products

4:10
Click to play video

You Need To Know This Before You Buy Da Vinci Model Kit
Expanding Wins

Videos for related products

0:21
Click to play video

Shooters & Launchers - Fun Action Outdoor Toys
Butterflyfields
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
First, we laid everything out according to the chart. This was to help keep his interest in the product, as he gets distracted very easily. The pieces are all made of wood, and well-cut. No splinters, no broken pieces or anything. Then, we assembled the catapult according to the instructions BEFORE we glued anything together. This is the smart thing to do, as some of the pieces do not fit perfectly together (the kit comes with a small bit of sandpaper to file down the pieces so they fit snugly). At this point I did NOT tie the strings in place yet.
Next, I disassembled the catapult and he watched me glue it together (I used this as a teaching tool for him). There isnt enough glue for the entire model, in my opinion. So, next model I will make a trip to the hobby store and purchase a bit more, just to insure the model is tight all around. Just my preference.
Thirdly, after gluing all the pieces in the appropriate place, i tied the strings in place after carefully ensuring the correct way was obvious.
Fourthly, We used Pill Pockets (dog medicine treats) as ammunition after our little Tiki tried to eat one of the clay projectiles we made. Little rat. So, we figured we would make treats the dogs would chase and make it fun for them as well. As you can see in this video, it works wonderfully! Very stable, easy to operate. We probably fired stuff of it for about an hour, and it is still in excellent shape.
This was a great Saturday afternoon project for he and I, and I am looking forward to purchasing more of Leonardo's stuff for future projects. Hey- at least he got off the Minecraft.
You can repair it pretty easily without extra parts and then keep using it. (reviewed by a 10 year old)
Top reviews from other countries
Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on July 18, 2019
Put the thing together at a relaxed pace so,it was a most enjoyable two hours .






























