unknown model, help with restoration

[maaasloParticipant @maaaslo]

a ship in bad need of restoration

[maaasloParticipant @maaaslo]

hi guys, although im completely new in here, i am not new to ship modeling in general. i have once built a wooden Santa Maria and have a few paper kits under construction.

the model in question is this:

i have bought it at bootsale, not a long ago, in bad shape. rigging is ripped off and there is a number of parts broken off and missing. can please someone help me to identify this kit, so i can start with restoration project?

thank you in advance for any help

 

 

 

 

Edited By maaaslo on 05/06/2012 17:02:28

[Fact77Participant @fact77]

That ship is from Adriatic sea (Croatia), It was built in 19th century and it's called "Trabakul". Trabakul is a large coastal vessel capable of reaching the other side of Adriatic. It is similar to Bracera but larger and with two masts. The hull is broad and has a keel. Its bow and stern have a pointed egg-like shape. Retrofitted with eyes, the front of the bow has a decorative element. The railing is up to half a meter high. Its rudder protrudes well below the keel. The frame and planking are made of oak. It has two masts typically made of a single piece, but they can have extensions not used for sails. Both masts are fitted with gaff sails each with three reefing positions. Most of its shipping space is occupied warehouse. The main hatchway is in the middle with two smaller hatchways at the bow and stern for crew and supplies. The sheer line rises from the midship more towards the bow and less towards the stern.Typical overall length is between 14 and 20 meters (can reach up to 30 m); the beam is between 3.5 and 5 meters and the freeboard is between 1.5 and 2 meters. Since 1920. also has a diesel engine. Trabakul has two anchors with chains.Its deadweight is between 40 and 140 tons and she usually carry crew of 4 to 5 people.For a long time trabakul has been the backbone of coastal shipping in Adriatic sea.Italian trabakul had a higher vertical stern post and shorter steering;Here is address for Shipmodelling workshop / museum you can find plans and photos there : http://www.leut-krk.hr

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

And thats a fact !!

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