Academy Davinci Armored Car Plastic Model Kit [18136] New in Box Package shows signs of shelf wear - see photos Vehicle designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Operated by a mechanical spring. Snap together; no glue or tools required. Historically accurate and educational. No painting required Academy's Da Vinci Armoured Car is an interpretation of the original drawing, designed during the Renaissance era by the famous Italian scientist and artist, Leonardo da Vinci. This spring powered kit is a joy to build, and snaps together without any tools, glue, batteries and doesn't need painting. This 5" in diameter armored car carries 16 guns around its perimeter; it's full size design would have been able to attack from any angle. The model contains a spring powered wind-up mechanism so you can actually power the model across a desktop. Academy's technical engineers captured the wonders of this mechanical masterpiece, making the model a joy to build, display or operate. Part of Academy's Da Vinci Machine Series, this easy to assemble, historical and educational kit would make a terrific introductory model for the budding modeler, or student looking for a "show-and-tell" school project.