Neretvanska Trupa 1:8 – a wooden model of a boat from the Neretva River

The Neretvanska Trupa by MarisStella is a 1:8 scale wooden model of a traditional boat from the Neretva River. It’s the perfect kit for anyone who wants to start their adventure in boat modeling and learn the basics of building wooden boat models.

The model is approximately 50 cm long and was designed as part of a program for beginner modelers. Thanks to its simple yet highly instructive design, it helps you develop the practical skills needed for more advanced models of ships and sailing vessels.

The Perfect First Wooden Boat Model

The Neretvanska Trupa is a great choice for beginners, as it teaches basic model-building techniques in an accessible way. While building the model, the modeler learns how to work with frames, structural components, the rudder, the oar, and the hull planking.

This model provides a step-by-step introduction to the world of classic wooden model building. It requires no prior experience, making it an excellent first kit for beginners, younger modelers, or those returning to the hobby after a long break.

A traditional boat from Croatia

The original Neretva boat was a vessel used on the Neretva River in Croatia. Its simple, functional design was adapted to local conditions, shallow waters, and everyday work. As a result, this model has not only educational value but also historical and cultural significance.

By building this kit, you can learn not only the basics of model building, but also about a part of the inland and coastal shipping traditions of the Dalmatia region.

Technical Specifications of the Model

• Manufacturer: MarisStella
• Model: Neretvanska Trupa
• Vessel type: traditional boat from the Neretva River
• Scale: 1:8
• Model length: 50 cm
• Difficulty level: beginner
• Series / Program: Beginner Set – Level 1
• Construction: laser-cut wooden components
• Instructions: English, Italian, and Croatian

Set contents

The kit includes the materials needed to build the model:

• laser-cut wooden parts,
• 3 sheets of laser-cut wood,
• high-quality wooden moldings,
• structural components of the hull,
• materials for making a rudder and an oar,
• full-color A4 instruction manual,
• a 48-page assembly manual,
• a new design in the 420 × 594 mm format,
• all the basic materials needed to build the model.

What will you learn while building?

Building the Neretvanska Trupa model allows you to master the basic techniques useful in ship model building:

• assembling a frame structure,
• fitting wooden components,
• constructing a simple hull plating,
• edge grinding and finishing,
• rudder installation,
• paddle construction,
• reading instructions and model-building plans.

This is an excellent training model before moving on to more advanced boats, such as the Optimist Dinghy, Batelina, Brazzer, Nava of Ragusa, or Santa Maria.

Who is this model for?

The Neretvanska Trupa 1:8 is designed primarily for beginner modelers. It’s a good choice for people who want to try their hand at building a wooden model boat but don’t want to start right away with a complex sailing ship with a full rig.

This model is also ideal as an educational project, a gift, a kit for learning the basics of model building, or a first step toward more challenging MarisStella models.

Start your adventure in boat model building

The MarisStella Neretvanska Trupa is a small but highly valuable training model. It teaches patience, precision, and woodworking skills, while also providing the satisfaction of building a traditional boat with an interesting history.

If you want to get started with wooden model ships and boats, Neretvanska Trupa is an excellent first choice.