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Universal Rib Spacer

01 SMALL FREIGHTER HULL

This kit is a good place to start if you've never scratchbuilt anything big before. Once assembled it forms a classic wedge shape with flat front and rear and a superstructure with bridge

Template parts after cutting 4 x Rear Hull ribs
2 x Rib enlargers
3 x Front Hull ribs
2 x Bridge uprights
2 x Bridge pieces (top & bottom)
2 x Neck pieces (not shown)

Total 15 parts

What you need to buy from your local hardware store to complete the Hull framework 2 x length of 1-1/2" (38mm) PVC or Plumbers pipe
1 x 3 way Joiner or "T" piece to fit pipe with theraded opening
Quanity of 3/4 inch wooden moulding strip to desired length
Download template here Download Pdf instructions here