Articulated Dragon - Retail & Merchandising Floor Stand (Double)

This is a merchandising stand for articulated dragons. This stand was designed to hold48 x McGuybeer's articulated dragon printed at 130% scale. Also as an important note, McGybeer dragons cannot be sold without a license!

If you are looking for the single stand, it can be found here!

The stand has mainly 3d printed components except for the base, pole and ball bearing that allows each of the racks to rotate. The bearing I use is a 6006-2RS1/C3, but any 55mm x 30mm x 13mm bearing should do.

For the base and pole, these are what I use, however any suitable base with a 1" pole should work. Also the pictured pole is 61" long.

Base: https://www.midwaydisplays.com/Weighted-20-Floor-Pole-Stand-Base-Plastic-Base-For-Retail-Pole-Stand-Displays.html
Pole: https://www.midwaydisplays.com/retail-display-poles-components-store-fixtures-3piece-sets.html

Print these out of a good PLA+, print settings below.

3D Model Scaling

This model will not scale well since the 1" center diameter needs to be constant.

Other Dragon Models

Tested: Cinderwing @90% scale. Kinda works, but it's not ideal due to the higher position of the legs. Can only get 18 dragons instead of 24 on the stand.

On deck for testing: FlexiFactory Dragons

Hardware

6 x 5mm x 8mm (long) socket head cap screw

Stand Topper

We use a card that is 0.95mm thick, so the slot is sized for a snug fit at that thickness. Use a shim or modify the model if a thicker or thinner size is needed.

Bearing Holder

The holes for the 5mm socket head cap screws are not threaded but the hole is small enough that you can run a 5mm tap through it to thread. Use water when tapping to make nice clean threads. Don't over tighten the bearing holder onto the pole, you don't need much force to hold it there.

3MF files are included in files package for reference or use if you're using Prusa/SuperSlicer. If not, here are the key print settings:

Nozzle

0.6mm, adjust perimeters for more if you print with a 0.4mm

Infil

Pattern: your favourite infil pattern
Percentage: 13%+

Perimeters

Top: 3
Bottom: 3
Perimeters: 2, go with 3 for more strength if using a weaker material or PEGT (to reduce flex)
Layer Height: 0.24

Speed

As fast as your printer will go with acceptable surface quality.

Temperature

Go hot, you want real good layer bonding for these pieces.

Special Instructions (Center Hub)

Print in the orientation in the pic, full supports, put a support blocker in the center as it's not needed. 3MF provided.

Special Instructions (Fingers)

The fingers need a good anchoring on the plate as the print is very tall, print with a brim if needed. Supports on the bed only, see pics for orientation and supports.