Miniature Painting Stand & Handles

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<p>Based off the <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5256986">paint stand by spikedsynapse,</a> which I quite liked, I've been finding that the 4x4 arrangement is too cramped. When doing batch painting of a unit, more than a few times I've brushed a finger against one figure while grabbing another, with a resultant smudge. Spacing them out in an alternating pattern fixes that, but meant a lot of wasted space.</p><p>As such, I took the existing model and reworked it to have more space between the slots. Even my fat fingers can easily grab a stand without hitting another one! With the extra spacing though, I reduced down the size from 4x4 to 4x3, which is still sufficient for most unit sizes if you're batch painting for something like 40k or Bolt Action. There is also a 4x1 version to supplement if you need more space, or are doing a smaller batch.</p><p>Two versions of the handle are also included. One is just the original design, unaltered, with a flat top. You can use BlueTac or similar to keep figures attached. I also have experimented with magnetizing the handle, with a hole for a 10x2mm magnet to be superglued in, if you are using magnetized bases on your figures. In the end I think I probably prefer BlueTac, but YMMV, so both are included.</p><h3>Print Settings</h3><p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p><p>Prusa</p><p><strong>Printer:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>I3 MK3S</p><p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p><p>No</p><p><strong>Supports:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>No</p><p><strong>Filament:</strong> Prusament / <a href="https://www.amazon.com?linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=thingiverse09-20&amp;linkId=e4759bff1fa9a55a0f897d801ce2d765&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Amazon</a> Basics PLA&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Notes:</strong></p><p>Have made with several PLA brands, all work fine. It is a very easy printing design.</p>