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

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