rods and masking tape. (Figure 39) After multiple adjustments, and several weeks of drying and re- soaking, the fl ag retained the shape I wanted. In the meantime, I scratch-built the ensign staff itself out of styrene and metal music wire. I attached the now- curled fl ag to a (copper wire) rope, glued the rope to the ensign staff, and then glued the entire unit to the ship. (Figure 40) This image also shows the boat booms and rope reels described earlier. Also notice