Doing DaVinci

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About Doing DaVinci

Leonardo da Vinci was the original Renaissance Man — master of science, master of the arts, master of war. His revolutionary designs were the most advanced weapons of their day and were capable of unparalleled destruction. Yet no proof exists that they were ever constructed.

In Doing DaVinci a team of expert builders will try to construct these unique inventions using only materials available in da Vinci's own time. It's a modern twist on the classics, but will these outrageous machines work? Or were Leonardo's genius ideas better left in the history books?

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Armored Tank
The team takes a shot at constructing one of da Vinci's most futuristic designs: the armored tank. This machine, envisioned by Leonardo in the 15th Century, could rival modern-day inventions. But will it work?
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Siege Ladder
The crew attempts to build the renaissance master's most massive design: a towering three-story siege ladder. But as creative differences arise, tension threatens to pull the team apart.
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Scythe Chariot
The danger level hits a new high when the team devotes their talent to re-creating Leonardo's deadly bladed chariot. But instead of horsepower, the team updates da Vinci's 15th-century design with robot power.
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Machine Gun
The guys take a shot at building a multi-cannon machine gun. The team is on high alert throughout the build, as they work with hazardous black powder — an unstable substance that could detonate all on its own.
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