Now, I know this is going to seem like I'm stealing Tim's idea, but I actually did this last summer.
I was trying to figure out a way to have a flying vehicle actually 'fly' (display) without using fishing line from the ceiling, etc.,
Well, the only other way is to use some type of pedestal display.
Here was my solution:
I found a BBI/CORPS/UNKNOWN flag base, and used a rigid 'monkey hook' (also called by other names, used to hang things on the wall,) some ball bearings (actually slingshot ammo,) and hot glue:
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//this base was used for my entry into the 'Ridiculously Awesome Vehicle Group Project,' which, un-coincidentally, is due TOMORROW NIGHT !!