Ledge Caravan Matchstick KitMatchbuilding is an absorbing hobby made easy by the use of preformed shapes, suitable for all ages.The characteristic design of the ledge or cottage shaped wagon incorporated a more robust frame and living area that extended over the large rear wheels of the wagon. Brass brackets supported the frame of the wagon and solid arched roof usually 12 feet high, extended over the length of the wagon to form porches at either end and panelled with tongue in groove boards. The porch roof was further supported by iron brackets, and the walls were highly decorated with ornate scrollwork and carvings across the length of the wagon.The approximate finished model size of the Ledge Caravan: 240mm long, plus 130mm shafts; 130mm wide; 190mm high. Ledge Caravan Matchstick Kit contains: Matchsticks, Cardboard cut-out formers, Glue and Full Instructions.
