Brief:
My entry for t' EMRR's Uniquely Designed Finish Contest be t' Sunward Maverick. This design was inspired by NASCAR's #9 Kasey Kahne. Begad! 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. 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. Aye aye! This was done t' make t' rocket look more authentic. When t' fillin' and sandin' cycles were complete a coat o' primer be added. Ahoy! Ahoy! T' primer was then sanded smooth. Avast! Blimey! T' base coat o' gloss white was then applied. Avast! Arrr! After maskin' all t' detail areas red was added. Avast, me proud beauty! Next, after maskin' all t' details gloss black was applied. Blimey! Blimey! Finally, to protect t' finish and graphics a thick clear coat was applied.

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

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

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. After all, what better place for a Hemi!