The escape pod is number 5 in my set of ANH miniatures (X, Y, TIE, TIE X-1), and the intent is to ensure consistency in the way they are displayed. The stands are an important factor in this, and they need to allow options in terms of posing the model, as well as being discrete. For the Imperial models, the stands are black and feature the well established visual cues. Here for example is the stand for the TIE fighter.
For the Rebel Alliance ships we took inspiration from the Falcon's mandibles. Here's the (belly mount) stand for the X-Wing.
The X-1, X and Y Wings are all lower profile models, but the TIE and the Escape Pod are fairly tall. To allow for some balance in a display we wanted to keep the height of the mounted TIE and Escape Pod fairly close. So we examined mounting designs eventually settling on number 4 which utilises the central mount, and will allow the Pod to rotate to have the engine or cap uppermost depending on the mood. Ignore the Imperial aesthetic. The stand will be consistent with the less than pristine finish of the Pod.