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I have several (read: 100's) of binder clips in various sizes. These things:
http://www.amazon.com/Staples%C2%AE-Binder-Clips-Assorted-Sizes/dp/B003VK0BPU

Trying to figure out if they could be useful for any sort of scratch building projects. So far I'm stumped. Any ideas?

Well, for me they're mainly tools...for securing components while glue is setting...I use them with cardboard and plastic card...

Maybe they have potential as angles? The metal probably will be useful and sturdy...since it has a two-winged look, maybe a flying project would be imaginable?

Gosh, I have a bunch of those too and I'm not too sure honestly. With some carefully controlled smashing, squeezing, and bending, I could maybe see some sort of tank trap.

The wire "handles" on the smaller ones would probably make great material for pinning. Especially stuff that is just too heavy for normal paper clips.

The super large ones could maybe be used for trenches if you bent them to stay open in a rectangle? Or maybe some sort of shipping containers?

All of those could be stretches though.

They are useful for holding a bunch of plastic together flat.

Also to hold minatures that have the feet bar still (not many do now a days)

but you can still use them for holding models with pins.

Yeah I use them for gluing.

You know, I bet I could use a few to make a scratch-built Aegis Defense line. The clips could be used to make the wall stand up, and act as the base. Each section would have a decent amount of weight too because the clips are metal. I like this idea.