If there’s no way to make a dowel work, museum wax or something similar might create enough stability that they won’t tip. ~Amanda > On Aug 13, 2019, at 11:18 AM, topladave . <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > I agree with Curtis's advice about using a round support that is attached to the base of the platform in the exhibit case that will fit inside the round base of the model rocket. As a conservator I would not use wood, which can contain acids that can corrode metals and damage other materials. I suggest making round supports from plexi tubes with square bases for mounting to the exhibit platform. > > Cheers! > Dave > > David Harvey > Principal Conservator & Museum Consultant > Los Angeles CA. USA > www.cityofangelsconservation.weebly.com > >> On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 7:45 AM Kathleen M. Bratton <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> We have a number of model rockets. Some measuring @ 3' high. We want to display them standing upright under a Plexiglas case . Any recommendations of how to attach/ mount them to the base of the case so that they won't fall over if the case is knocked? >> >> Thank you >> >> Kathleen M. Bratton >> Collections Manager >> National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum >> 50 South 1st Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320 >> Ph:610-384-9282 Cell: 610-322-4895 >> www.steelmuseum.org >> >> To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: >> http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 >> > > To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: > http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).