Hi Msea,
I had one of these, it should make up quite nicely, I remember it was quite well moulded and detailed.
As an aside, I think that historically the flag raising event was stage managed a few days after the actual event.
I may be wrong, but I think it was 'staged' as a propaganda event for the national good for circulation at home in the United States.
Anyway, I look forward to seeing the completed item, in the hands of the master of many skills.
Cheers,
Kevin