Ballista Wooden Kit

A working model of a Roman ballista. The ballista was a powerful weapon, originally invented by the Greeks over 2000 years ago and widely used by the Romans in battles and sieges. Using the stored energy in twisted sinew, the ballista helped the Roman Empire take on and conquer countries all over Europe.

Base on drawings and written records, this ballista recreates the way in which torsion powered weapons work and can fire the small wooden projectiles (included) over 15 feet.

• All pieces are pre-cut and ready to go
• Easy to make in about 1 hour
• Natural, untreated wood from sustainable forests
• Finished size: 27cm long x 18cm high
• Ages 14+