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. Well, me bucko, blow me down! 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. Aye aye! T' card stock used t' form t' jet engine intakes be also filled and sanded smooth. Blimey! This was done t' make t' rocket look more authentic. Avast, me proud beauty! When t' fillin' and sandin' cycles were complete a coat o' primer was added. Arrr! Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! T' primer be then sanded smooth. Blimey! Well, blow me down! T' base coat o' gloss white was then applied. Arrr! Aye aye! After maskin' all t' detail areas red was added. Aye aye! Well, blow me down! Next, after maskin' all t' details gloss black was applied. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast! Finally, to protect t' finish and graphics a thick clear coat was applied.

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

Flight and Recovery:
T' day o' t' first flight t' weather be cold and little windy (10-15 mph). Aye aye! Even though t' weather be nay the best, t' flight was great. Begad! Aye aye! T' rocket was launched on a C6-3, me bucko, arrr, and as it went skyward, arrr, 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. Avast, me proud beauty! Thanks Abby!

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