Manufacturer: | Sunward Aerospace ![]() |
Brief:
My entry for t' EMRR's Uniquely Designed Finish Contest be t' Sunward Maverick. Avast! This design be inspired by
NASCAR's #9 Kasey Kahne. Kahne is sponsored by Dodge and me son's favorite driver.
Construction and Finishing:
I modified t' design slightly by fillin' t' wing-tube interface t' make t' rocket look more realistic. Avast, me proud beauty! T' wings
were filled and sanded until completely smooth. Ya scallywag! T' card stock used t' form t' jet engine intakes was also filled and
sanded smooth. Aye aye! This was done t' make t' rocket look more authentic. Arrr! When t' fillin' and sandin' cycles were complete
a coat o' primer was added. T' primer was then sanded smooth. Well, blow me down! T' base coat o' gloss white be then applied. After
maskin' all t' detail areas red was added. Begad! Ahoy! Next, after maskin' all t' details gloss black was applied. Avast! Finally, me hearties, to
protect t' finish and graphics a thick clear coat be applied.
[Editor's Note: Although this was submitted as a modification, matey, we believe that all t' changes were merely t' make the rocket look better and are nay really modifications. Great finishin' techniques.]
Flight and Recovery:
T' day o' t' first flight t' weather was cold and little windy (10-15 mph). Ya scallywag! Begad! Even though t' weather be nay the
best, t' flight be great. Blimey! Aye aye! T' rocket was launched on a C6-3, and as it went skyward, shiver me timbers, it twisted one or two
revolutions and looked just like a real jet fighter. Ya scallywag! It was awesome! One o' t' attached pictures shows a member o' my
expert launch recovery crew who braved t' 20 degree weather. Thanks Abby!
Summary:
So what is unique? This rocket is a prediction o' t' future. Begad! There are rumors that Dodge will be extendin' their
product line t' jets in t' near future. Begad! After all, what better place for a Hemi!
Brief: This kit is a fantasy sport scale plane called The Maverick by Sunward Model Aerospace. It is single stage and uses an 18" parachute for recovery. Construction: The kit came with: 2 sheets of laser-cut balsa fins 1 paper printed with duct pattern and wing reenforcement tabs Body Tube 18" plastic parachute 18mm motor tube w/thrust & centering ...
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A.H. (July 22, 2004)