Ok... The mystery has been going on for too long (Actually, there's zero chance I can try to do the extended deal now). So, I'll let you all into it. I made this rocket:
For a company that's franchisees should be offered the chance to have one built for each of their own stores...
And that franchise is:
My sister, Rachel, spotted it in the downtown Portland Rocket Fizz store a few months ago (my own photos of the unveiling of it were lost with my cell phone).
Now you all have a chance to work your own deal with them.
Here's a few more photos for you... (Decals by Stickershock):
Rather than trying to have Mark alter the logo to keep both sides pointed forward (and upright when hung from the ceiling), I put one of the logo decals on pointing backwards. This way no matter what, it will be upright from either side. We hung it using a heavy duty (non-monofilament) fishing line that I colored black with a Sharpie (makes it nearly invisible in photos). It was hung from one of the wires hanging down from the ceiling, and protected from abrasion by using a split-ring from a keychain (I'd hate to think it would someday fall because the line wore out). To keep it from swinging around, it was also secured in the back.
The rocket was built fully ready to fly, save the parachute, which was the stock Leviathan 24" chute.
Now you all, get out there, and make Rocket Fizz an honest "Rocket" company. For those of you who want to know how did I land the gig? I walked into the store and asked "Where's your rocket? Oh? You don't have one? You need a rocket... and I know just the guy to build it for you..."
Oh, and the 2nd rocket (mine) got build up to the primer stage, then I got distracted (school, other builds, moving to China), and didn't finish it. It will be a clone of the first, except that I've built it with rail buttons instead of launch lugs. One of the other Leviathans (I had 7 in all) was sold off, and another became my Scion. I'm planning on building one into a Standard Missile, the rest... Hmmm...
