December 29, 2025
Description
When spray-painting batches of small models with a rattle can, either for priming or clear coating, I find it fairly difficult to get even coats from all sides. Holding and turning a single model by hand usually yields much better results, but is more time-consuming and wastes more of the spray. This got me thinking: What if I had a contraption that allows me to spray-paint more than one mini at the same time with similar results? Enter my V3 prototype of the CCR:
Printed and assembled, this contraption will allow you to coat small batches of miniatures more evenly and with higher efficiency. Watch the reel to see what it does: https://www.facebook.com/reel/804733362597994
IMPORTANT:
A) You need to print the "washer" file 5 times at its original size, and 9 times with a height set to 0.5mm. The full-height washers go under the turntables. The thin washers go between cogs and frame everywhere else for a tight, but low-friction fit.
B) The "small cog" file needs to be printed 4 times
C) the "big cog" file needs to be printed 5 times
D) the "single turntable top" file needs to be printed 5 times
E) the "closing nub for top" needs to be printed 4 times
It is recommended to print the washers and the cogs from a smooth and strong engineering material, such as polyamide (NYLON) or ABS/ASA without coarse additives. Don't ask for assembly instructions. If you are capable of operating a 3D printer, you will figure it out as soon as you lay out the parts.
Non-printed materials:
0) USUALLY REQUIRED 3mm drill bit (and drill) for evening the tolerances in all holes. Not everyone has an H2D with vision encoder plate...
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial - No Derivatives
EricNowack
