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. Aye aye! 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. Avast! Avast, me proud beauty! This be done t' make t' rocket look more authentic. Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! When t' fillin' and sandin' cycles were complete a coat o' primer be added. Well, blow me down! T' primer was then sanded smooth. T' base coat o' gloss white was then applied. Ahoy! After maskin' all t' detail areas red be added. Begad! Next, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, after maskin' all t' details gloss black be applied. Begad! Finally, shiver me timbers, 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. Aye aye! Great finishin' techniques.]

Flight and Recovery:
T' day o' t' first flight t' weather was cold and little windy (10-15 mph). Avast, me proud beauty! Ahoy! Even though t' weather was nay the best, me bucko, t' flight be great. Ya scallywag! T' rocket be launched on a C6-3, and as it went skyward, it twisted one or two revolutions and looked just like a real jet fighter. It was 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. Arrr! Blimey! After all, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, what better place for a Hemi!