Last week I went to see an exhibit of working models designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Many of the models, such as the fixed wing on the left, were for display only. They were all generally fabricated using natural materials that would have been available in da Vinci's time; items such as wood, iron, canvas, hemp rope, etc.Some of the models were scaled, working versions of his many inventions. For instance there were many models of machines used for making work easier such as pulley systems, machines using bearings, cogs, cams and gears, etc. There were scaled models of a rapidly constructed bridge, da Vinci’s version of a bicycle, a leaf spring propelled car (which I thought was pretty cool), a double hulled boat, a paddle wheel driven boat, his siege machine, and of course his infamous air screw (the prelude to the helicopter).
On top of all of the models, they had an hour long video (which I watched with great inte rest) that would chronicle his life’s history. The also displayed much of his art, and many of the pages from his Codex.It was a really interesting exhibit, and if it ever makes it to Canada, I would highly recommend going.
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