Gajeta is a wooden boat which was previously used for fishing, nowadays is almost used to transport cargo.
On the croatian coast is widely used in the areas of Zadar, Sibenik and Split and navigates all along the east coast of the Adriatic Sea, from Kotor to Venice.
Her lenght is up to 12 meters and the width up to 4 meters.
Already in the XVI century looms her distinctive shape, while the name of Gajeta appears only in the XVII century.
Distinguishing characteristics of the boats date from the ancient times of the pirate' s ships of Neretva and Omiš, from the times of Croatian sagenas, from the ships of King Tomislav, which probably had similar shapes, with rounded bow and stern.
This is a small and fast boat, with great maneuvering abilities.
The gajeta' s means of propulsion are mainly the oars, but not rarely the gajetas have also a mast, on which outstretched a lateen sail. Very rare were gajetas, especially those of new construction, equipped with an additional staysail or gaff sail.
Gaetas sail still nowadays, equipped with a motor.
Features of this MarisStella Model Ship Kit:
This is a model in which all the elements on the sides and deck are made of solid walnut wood. The sails are embroidered on the cloth. The structural elements are laser cut.
The Upgraded project contains
-new designs; 2 sheets measuring 900x1000mm each, 35.43''x39.37''
-thick A4 instruction booklet, 152 pages
-3 types of rigging threads with all rigging materials
-pre-sewn sail
-more high quality wood materials
-laser-cut wooden sheets, 6 sheets
All required materials for constructing this model are included in the kit.
The instructions are written in English, Italian and Croatian.
Dalmatian boats
The world of model boat kits has never seen a program like this until now. It is a set of the most famous Dalmatian boats used throughout the past. These boats, in an almost unchanged form, are still used today, but have been equipped with engines and upgraded cabins.
Among them, we chose two models:
Pasara 44,3cm, 17.44'', 1:14
and
Gaeta 48,0CM, 18.90'', 1:14
.
They are a combination of frame construction and plank on bulkhead building.
The third is very important
Falkusa 70,4cm, 27.72'', 1:20
is made on a mold for finishing hull fitted with frames and other elements.
All three models provide an extraordinary experience for all modelers who know how to cover a hull with a single layer of planks. When finished, they look exactly the same as the originals.
Trajta - fishing and cargo boat from Korčula 63,8cm, 25.12'', 1:20
is a model that perfectly connects the ship models from the beginner course level 2 and 3 and ship models whose construction is more demanding. It is ideal for embarking on, more advanced model building, while
Batelina – a boat of the Croatian coast 34cm, 13.39'', 1:10
belongs to the program for beginners,
Beginner set: Level 1
.
Related projects
Step above
As a link between easy to build models and more advanced projects, we offer a series of easy to build kits from MarisStella Model Ship Kits and The Old Seller lines. If you have already mastered the basics of model ship building, these kits will guide you into and through more demanding projects, that are not too complex for a careful model builder.
The "Step above" program is the next step for ship modelers who have mastered our beginner's courses at the first, second and third levels, and are prepared to start work on a larger project. The instructions in these projects are like all MarisStella kits, highly detailed, but they still allow independent thinking and planning. All you need is the ability to read blueprints.
The assembly kits that we have included in this program, which connect other programs from our assortment, are:
from the program "Masters of the Adriatic",
Štilac 61 cm, 24.02'', 1:32
from the program "Dalmatian boats",
Trajta – Leudo of the island of Korcula 63,8 cm, 25.12'', 1:20
from the program "Fleet of the Republic of Dubrovnik",
Ragusian Galley 18th c. 78cm, 30.71'' , 1:75
and from the program "Illyrians, Masters of the Eastern Adriatic",
Novilara - Picenian and Liburnian ship 6oo BC 69cm, 27.17'', 1:35
.
Saint Jerome 16th c. 68cm, 26.77'', 1:75
project. It is an exception to the entire MarisStella program and is a model of the famous Hvar galley. This model is a priceless pearl for any modellers collection. It was created decades ago by the old famous master Mr. Verle, a great ship modeler.
Advanced Work
In English we define the qualifications of the ship modeler to enable them to decide on the level of models they want to build in this program. They are:
Intermediate level
. This means a model maker should have built at least three or more models to a reasonably high standard. This level will enable the modelbuilder to choose models from the MarisStella list without any problems. These are all unique works that were presented to the world for the first time through this line of kits.
HMS Ontario 81 cm 1:48, 31.89''
,an 18th-century British Royal Navy Snow Brig that played her part in the defence of Lake Ontario in Canada;
HMS Speedy 93cm 1:48, 36.61''
,another 18th century British Royal Navy beauty. A well-known and attractive brig. One of the sips mentioned in the novels of the author Patrick O'Brian;
Barque 'Stefano' 112,1 cm, 44.13'' 1:63
,a beautiful mercant ship hailing from the port of Dubrovnik. The vessel’s information comes directly from the notes of the captain of the time;
from the program "Masters of the Adriatic" we suggest:
Trabaccolo 80,9 cm, 31.85'' 1:32
, ...
Pielego 87,9 cm, 34.61'' 1:32
... and ...
Brazzera 72 cm, 28.35'' 1:32
;
from the program "Dalmatian Boats" we suggest:
Pasara 44,3 cm, 17.44'' 1:14
, ...
Gaeta 48,0 cm, 18.90'' 1:14
... and...
Gaeta falkusa 70,4 cm, 27.72'' 1:20
;
from the program "Fleet of the Republic of Dubrovnik" we offer:
Ragusian Carrack 16th c. 77,5cm, 30.51'' 1:59
, ...
Argosy – Ragusian Galleon 16th c. 71,7cm, 28.23'' 1:59
... and ...
Ragusian Cog 16th c. 65cm, 25.59'' 1:48
and from the program "Illyrians, Masters of the Eastern Adriatic",
Liburnian ship, monoreme 56,9 cm, 22.40'' 1:63
.
Of course,
Saint Jerome 16th c. 68 cm, 26.77'' 1:75
is a special project that we recommend as a very interesting and beautiful model. It is a model with an artistic flair that is definitely a priceless pearl that was originally created decades ago.
