Brief:
My entry for t' EMRR's Uniquely Designed Finish Contest be t' Sunward Maverick. Well, blow me down! This design was inspired by NASCAR's #9 Kasey Kahne. Blimey! 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. Well, blow me down! T' wings were filled and sanded until completely smooth. T' card stock used t' form t' jet engine intakes was also filled and sanded smooth. This was done t' make t' rocket look more authentic. Avast! Well, blow me down! When t' fillin' and sandin' cycles were complete a coat o' primer was added. T' primer was then sanded smooth. Avast, me proud beauty! T' base coat o' gloss white was then applied. After maskin' all t' detail areas red be added. Arrr! Next, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, after maskin' all t' details gloss black was applied. Well, blow me down! Finally, to protect t' finish and graphics a thick clear coat was applied.

[Editor's Note: Although this was submitted as a modification, matey, shiver me timbers, we believe that all t' changes were merely t' make the rocket look better and are nay really modifications. Aye aye! Great finishin' techniques.]

Flight and Recovery:
T' day o' t' first flight t' weather was cold and little windy (10-15 mph). Ya scallywag! Even though t' weather was nay the best, me hearties, me hearties, t' flight be great. T' rocket was launched on a C6-3, and as it went skyward, me bucko, it twisted one or two revolutions and looked just like a real jet fighter. Avast, me proud beauty! 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. Avast! There are rumors that Dodge will be extendin' their product line t' jets in t' near future. Ahoy! After all, ya bilge rat, what better place for a Hemi!