I missed the boat on frameships. I thought ProjectRed might have something similar to RedPower's frames but it doesn't.
I suggest a mod that allows movement of other blocks and entire "frames" (connected blocks of a specific type). You can make some really, really cool things with it and results in good design projects if you want to get automation. I like it because it gets away from the linear "okay now you have this now make this" mindset and more towards the "how creative are you to make a good design".
Edit: Nvm I think I found a good replacement!
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1852349-truss-mod-rp2-style-frames/
Perhaps not as pretty but it looks just as functional.