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
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