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Assemble the two (2) Ammo Cans gluing the P.E. parts to the cast Ammo Can parts and file the
edges to match. See the Spent Ammo Can above. Set the Front Ammo Can aside for now.
Below is a picture of the rear view of the fitted Spent Ammo Can in the Machine Gun Mounting
Frame. Once glued in place, carefully drill out or clean the four (4) locating sockets for the machine
guns.
Wing Warping Mast: Wing warping was an early concept for lateral (roll) control. The concept, used
and patented by the Wright brothers, comprised of a system of cables and pulleys to bend (warp) the
trailing edges of the wings in opposite directions. The Eindecker used a mast as a basis for effective
mechanical advantage in warping using the Joystick.
Gather the Mast components as follows: Mast; Mast Cap; Pulley, Pulley Carrier; 0-80 Nut (1); 00-90
x 3/8" Bolt, Nut and Washer (1 each); Nails .027 x 5/16" (4). Add the Pulley Carrier to the Mast Cap
aligning the holes and use a 5/16" Nail as an axle and trim off the excess shaft of the Nail. The Carrier
must be free to move. Add the Pulley to the Pulley Carrier using the 00-90 x 5/16" Bolt, Nut and
Washer making sure the Pulley is free to rotate. Test fit the three (3) Nails to the three (3) holes in the
Mast Cap, then add three (3) Turnbuckles with the three Nails. Trim off the excess Nail shafts. Make
sure the Turnbuckles are free to move. See the picture on the next page. Glue the Mast Cap
assembly to the top of the Mast with the Pulley facing to the rear keeping in mind the bent arm of the
Mast is on the left side of the Fuselage and that the 00-90 Nut is down. Glue the 0-80 Nut on top of
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