DaVinci's flying kite

cults3d

Seeing Thingiverse Challenge #CatchTheWind, I immediately thought of Leonardo Da Vinci's legendary flying machine and his captivating obsession with harnessing the power of the wind. So I transformed his iconic design (with a few deliberate modifications) into a printable model that's effortless to assemble (no supports required, custom brim integrated into the model) and quick to produce. Each component, excluding the body (requiring approximately 2 hours), takes about an hour to print. The wings are printed as flat surfaces but take on their curved shape when attached to the main ribs, showcasing a span of 65 cm. The body is designed with aerodynamics in mind, allowing the four screws securing the tail and main ribs to penetrate seamlessly, making it perfect for a variety of add-ons. Now you can print, assemble, and soar through the skies with your very own DaVinci's flying machine, mimicking the flight of a kite. No additional materials are needed (the wings are printed to prevent loosening, they're lightweight, strong, and flexible, allowing them to be bent), simply print all components, screw everything together (the wings hold tight to the main ribs without screws), add some nylon threads, and take to the skies! I'm currently working on some exciting add-ons for this creation. A video showcasing my assembly and flight experience will follow soon. UPDATE 1: STL files for Left wing_big and Right wing_big have been added, enabling large printers to print the wings in one piece.