Well, I took her for a spin yesterday...
Ended up doing a fatty and two cornish game hens to start, then putting on a little 1.5lb rack of baby backs. The hens were trussed using sewing thread, which I wouldn't recommend because of how thin it is. It was all we had, though, and it worked well enough.
I'd never smoked hens before, but let me tell you it was great. I brined them in a strong solution for an hour, then patted them dry and allowed them to sit on a rack in the fridge for another hour before applying a light dust of rub and smoking for 2.5 hours at about 275-300 (I was learning temp. control) with pecan. Juicy, great flavor, and crisp skin - I couldn't ask for more.
And now a quasi-artistic shot of some ribs. (They came out a little over-done, but that's just part of the learning process.
Next up, I'll be deciding on paint and handle design. I might even try to carve a set myself.
Last but not least:
Let me just say once again, THANK YOU to everybody in this thread for helping encourage me to persevere and for giving me tips. I was about ready to throw in the towel, but now I've got a fun little toy that turns out some fine barbecue.