Fishing line that’s rated to hold at least 8–10 pounds (3. 6–4. 5 kg) should do the trick. Braided fishing line will be more visible and isn’t necessary to support the weight of your plane.
It’s super important that you hang your plane form a stud because your ceiling may not be able to support its weight.
You can find screw hooks at your local hardware or home improvement store. You can also order them online. If you’re having trouble driving the screw hook into the stud, try clamping a pair of pliers over it and using them to rotate it.
You’ll end up with 1 large loop of line. Depending on the size of your plane and how far you want it to hang from your ceiling, you may want to use a length of fishing line between 20–52 inches (51–132 cm).
You can also angle the plane or have it hang as though it’s turning in flight if you want!
It’s gotta be a wire hanger. A plastic hanger will just snap when you try to bend it to hold a plane.
You should be left with 2 drooping ends of the hanger. Make adjustments so both drooping ends match each other uniformly.
You can use something like a rolling pin to help you curl the ends up into hooks if it helps. Try to make the hooks match each other as best as you can so they hold your plan evenly.
You can add a drop or 2 of hot glue to the noodles or use a strip of tape to hold the foam in place.
A hanging system kit will have everything you need to hang your planes.
Look for a stable part of your plane, such as the rear wheel or the center fuselage as an anchor point to attach your loop cord. You can find drop ceiling hooks and loop cords at your local hardware store.
You should only use this option for really lightweight planes that won’t pull the thumbtack from your ceiling.
