Ragusian Carrack XVI c (MarisStella) - Scale 1:59 [COMPLETED BUILD]

I was certain that my Bonhomme Richard cross section would be the last ship model (okay part of a ship) I would ever make (I'm 79 and can't see all that well, plus I drop EVERYTHING - at least 4 times). Until I saw this little beauty and your gorgeous work. I always felt the Carrack style of ship was too "cartoon-y" and exaggerated and somehow not realistic. But your model and work has made me realize that nothing could be further from the truth. Hard to believe I'm saying it, but I am seriously considering getting this little baby (I keep telling my wife it's tiny, relatively).

I do wonder if it's beyond my capabilities. I've watched all of this thread just today, but will be watching all your excellent videos to help determine that. I do know that I was unable to duplicate your knot-tying, but blame that on cheap thread instead of good roping material. And it's taken you almost 2.5 years to build this, but hopefully you had other projects (and horse-riding) as well. But maybe building it will keep me here. ;-)

Speaking of size, the MarisStella web site says this model is 77.5 cm in size but I don't know if that's height or length. Scaling from one of your photos of the plans with a metal scale, it appears that the length from figurehead to the stern is about 59 cm (just over 23"), so that just might be manageable for me on my study desk aka work bench.

I think I actually prefer the model finished as you have it now, without the masts, spars, rigging and sails, but they're really nice too. Do you plan on adding any more, or is this the complete build on this one for you?

Thank you so much for providing this build thread, as well as your excellent videos. If I do build it, I could wish for nothing more to guide me along each step of the way.
 
I've started watching your construction videos on this model, and the first thing you do is cut apart the keel and replace it. In fact, it seems you have replaced much of the decking and other materials, and as I have no saw to do this, nor a good source of wood - without spending as much as the kit - it is a concern. I do notice this statement on MarisStella's web site:

"The Ragusian Carrack is great again, as she was before the problems we had with our ex laser cutter. The construction is assembled in about half an hour." - (Yeah, right, about the half hour)

And in fact they give two prices, one for an Upgraded model, and one for a Retro model. Do you know if your kit is the upgraded or retro model? If the retro/original, perhaps they have fixed many of the problems you had during construction?
 
Signet said:
I was certain that my Bonhomme Richard cross section would be the last ship model (okay part of a ship) I would ever make (I'm 79 and can't see all that well, plus I drop EVERYTHING - at least 4 times). Until I saw this little beauty and your gorgeous work. I always felt the Carrack style of ship was too "cartoon-y" and exaggerated and somehow not realistic. But your model and work has made me realize that nothing could be further from the truth. Hard to believe I'm saying it, but I am seriously considering getting this little baby (I keep telling my wife it's tiny, relatively).

I do wonder if it's beyond my capabilities. I've watched all of this thread just today, but will be watching all your excellent videos to help determine that. I do know that I was unable to duplicate your knot-tying, but blame that on cheap thread instead of good roping material. And it's taken you almost 2.5 years to build this, but hopefully you had other projects (and horse-riding) as well. But maybe building it will keep me here. ;-)

Speaking of size, the MarisStella web site says this model is 77.5 cm in size but I don't know if that's height or length. Scaling from one of your photos of the plans with a metal scale, it appears that the length from figurehead to the stern is about 59 cm (just over 23"), so that just might be manageable for me on my study desk aka work bench.

I think I actually prefer the model finished as you have it now, without the masts, spars, rigging and sails, but they're really nice too. Do you plan on adding any more, or is this the complete build on this one for you?

Thank you so much for providing this build thread, as well as your excellent videos. If I do build it, I could wish for nothing more to guide me along each step of the way.
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Hallo @Signet
I hope and a lot of other members would like to see your work on such a carrack in a building log - so order and start with your new project
 
Signet said:
I've started watching your construction videos on this model, and the first thing you do is cut apart the keel and replace it. In fact, it seems you have replaced much of the decking and other materials, and as I have no saw to do this, nor a good source of wood - without spending as much as the kit - it is a concern. I do notice this statement on MarisStella's web site:

"The Ragusian Carrack is great again, as she was before the problems we had with our ex laser cutter. The construction is assembled in about half an hour." - (Yeah, right, about the half hour)

And in fact they give two prices, one for an Upgraded model, and one for a Retro model. Do you know if your kit is the upgraded or retro model? If the retro/original, perhaps they have fixed many of the problems you had during construction?
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Very good question. I am waiting for the answer too.
 
This is a build of a non-retail kit!
The manufacturer has almost taken off all retro versions.
Here I have a video about my kit and the ones they have for sale:
I decided to add black walnut to make the model more expressive and voluminous.
That's why I have not only keel, but also wales and darker knees. And for the same reason I made lighter decks (hickory) which I covered in several layers of yellow shellac.
Hull length now: 24" (61 sm)
Length: 30,5" (77,5 sm)
Height: 24,5" (62 sm)
Width: 14" (36 sm)
 
Thank you for that information, Olha. No mention is made of the photo-etched parts on their web site, but hopefully they will be included as well. Ah, no, watching the video again and looking closely at the pictures, the photo-etched parts are from a Sanctus Blasius kit, which I do not see advertised anywhere. Perhaps a new product.
 
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