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How to Build a Cardboard Pirate Ship
What is a Box Rivet?
Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets™ are inexpensive plastic connectors that make building fantastic creations quick & simple
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Pirate Ship Rivet Kit
Price: $24.95
Seven Refrigerator Boxes
(Don't Panic! How to Get Free Boxes.)
Approximate size if built with...- Refrigerator boxes = 6' x 18'
- Wardrobe boxes = 4' x 12'
- Dishpack boxes = 3' x 8'
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Pirate Ship Plans
(Full-sized plans included with Pirate Ship Rivet Kit)
Start with seven large cardboard boxes and cut as shown.
Cut three (3) boxes for arrangement in this configuration.
Connect sections A, B, and C using Mr. McGroovy’s Box Rivets.
View from side:
Repeat Step 3 for the other side of the ship, using three (3) additional boxes.
Paint ship sides as shown.
Use Mr. McGroovy’s Box Rivets to assemble the Pirate Ship.
Cut and paint inside doors and/or windows as shown.
Ready to Build?
Pirate Ship Rivet Kit
Includes Castle Plans, Rivets, and Utility Knife!
Price: $24.95

