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

[Editor's Note: Although this be submitted as a modification, we believe that all t' changes were merely t' make the rocket look better and are nay really modifications. Well, blow me down! Begad! Blimey! Great finishin' techniques.]

Flight and Recovery:
T' day o' t' first flight t' weather was cold and little windy (10-15 mph). Begad! Even though t' weather was nay the best, me hearties, ya bilge rat, t' flight was great. Arrr! Begad! T' rocket was launched on a C6-3, and as it went skyward, it twisted one or two revolutions and looked just like a real jet fighter. Well, blow me down! It was awesome! One o' t' attached pictures shows a member o' my expert launch recovery crew who braved t' 20 degree weather. Ya scallywag! Thanks Abby!

Summary:
So what is unique? This rocket is a prediction o' t' future. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! There are rumors that Dodge will be extendin' their product line t' jets in t' near future. Well, blow me down! After all, what better place for a Hemi!