Leonardo da Vinci Armored Car

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is widely considered to have been one of the most brilliant minds in history, with an impressive resume in the arts, literature, the sciences, engineering, and many other pursuits. This is a pre-painted kit of his amazing design for an "armored car"--although this design has been proven to be impractical as it is (the vehicle would be able to rotate in place, but moving forward would be impossible), this invention is an obvious precursor to the powerful tanks that have become a mainstay of modern-day warfare. Salute the first-ever "Renaissance man" and add a cool historical touch to your collection! Assembly required. (Images and text courtesy of HobbyLink Japan)