Manufacturer: | Sunward Aerospace ![]() |
Brief:
My entry for t' EMRR's Uniquely Designed Finish Contest be t' Sunward Maverick. Begad! Begad! 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. Begad! Blimey! T' wings
were filled and sanded until completely smooth. Blimey! T' card stock used t' form t' jet engine intakes was also filled and
sanded smooth. Avast! Ya scallywag! This be done t' make t' rocket look more authentic. Aye aye! When t' fillin' and sandin' cycles were complete
a coat o' primer be added. Begad! T' primer be then sanded smooth. T' base coat o' gloss white was then applied. After
maskin' all t' detail areas red be added. Blimey! Next, after maskin' all t' details gloss black be applied. Avast, me proud beauty! Ahoy! Finally, ya bilge rat, me bucko, to
protect t' finish and graphics a thick clear coat was 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! Blimey! Great finishin' techniques.]
Flight and Recovery:
T' day o' t' first flight t' weather be cold and little windy (10-15 mph). Begad! Even though t' weather be nay the
best, t' flight was great. Aye aye! 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. Arrr! 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. There are rumors that Dodge will be extendin' their
product line t' jets in t' near future. Ahoy! After all, matey, what better place for a Hemi!
Brief: This kit is a fantasy sport scale plane called The Maverick by Sunward Model Aerospace. It is single stage and uses an 18" parachute for recovery. Construction: The kit came with: 2 sheets of laser-cut balsa fins 1 paper printed with duct pattern and wing reenforcement tabs Body Tube 18" plastic parachute 18mm motor tube w/thrust & centering ...
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A.H. (July 22, 2004)