Ragusian Cog 16th c. – wooden ship model MarisStella 1:48

The Ragusian Cog by MarisStella is an advanced wooden ship model kit for self-assembly, depicting a 16th-century Ragusian cog—a merchant-war vessel tied to the rich maritime heritage of the Republic of Ragusa, present-day Dubrovnik.

The model is made to a 1:48 scale, and its assembled length is approximately 65 cm. It is an ideal choice for experienced model makers looking for an elaborate, impressive kit with a wealth of details, wooden construction, and historical character.

Historic merchant and war vessel

Cogs were widely used from the Middle Ages as sturdy merchant, transport, and warships. They were characterized by a broad hull, high superstructures, and large cargo capacity. The Ragusian Cog refers to vessels used in the Adriatic Sea and throughout the Mediterranean basin, where Dubrovnik’s fleet played an important role in maritime trade.

The model depicts a 16th-century vessel combining the features of a transport and defensive ship. Its tall structure, distinctive silhouette, and richly detailed interior make the finished model look exceptionally impressive.

Spacious interior of the model

One of the greatest advantages of this set is its meticulously designed interior. The model includes elements that recreate, among other things:

• storage rooms,
• crew cabs,
• deck construction,
• internal wooden elements,
• equipment details.

Thanks to this, the finished model is not just the ship’s outer hull, but a more complete reconstruction of the historic vessel.

High-quality materials

The MarisStella Ragusian Cog kit includes components made from solid wood and high-quality model-making materials. The main structural parts, such as the keel, hull elements, supports, and below-deck parts, are made from walnut wood and other types of model-making wood.

The set also includes ready-made, sewn fabric sails, rigging thread, blocks, deadeyes, metal and resin parts, and detailed plans.

Set contents

The box contains everything needed to assemble the model:

• 9 sheets of laser-cut parts,
• solid walnut wood elements,
• wooden and decking boards,
• ready-made sewn sails,
• 6 types of rigging rope,
• blocks, deadeyes and rigging accessories,
• metal and resin components,
• detailed assembly instructions,
• large sheets of model plans.

Instructions and plans

The model includes a comprehensive, full-color A4 assembly manual and large plan sheets. The manual contains illustrations guiding you through each stage of the build and is intended for modelers who already have experience building wooden ship models.

Technical specifications

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer	MarisStella
Model	Ragusian Cog
Unit type:	Ragusan koga, a merchant-war vessel
Historical period	16th century
Scale	1:48
Model length	approx. 65 cm
Material:	walnut wood, modeling wood, metal and resin components
sails	Ready-made sewn fabric sails
Difficulty level:	advanced
Instructions	EN / IT / HR
plan sheets	Large modelling plan sheets

Who is this model for?

We especially recommend this kit to modelers who already have experience with wooden ship models and want to build a larger, more challenging project. Ragusian Cog will be a great choice for those who value:

• historic marine vessels,
• models with an unusual silhouette,
• spacious interiors,
• natural wood and traditional model-making techniques,
• striking display model.

Why choose Ragusian Cog MarisStella?

The Ragusian Cog is not just a wooden ship model, but also a fascinating reconstruction of a vessel connected to Dubrovnik’s maritime history. The kit stands out for its wealth of detail, sturdy construction, ready-made sails, and richly detailed interior.

It’s an excellent choice for modelers looking for a challenging project and wanting to build a model with a distinctive historical character.