Best Paint Rack

Buyer's guide · Updated 9 November 2026

The best paint racks for miniature paints

Start with your paint format, then the space you have. We compared 29 racks for Citadel pots, dropper bottles and Tamiya jars: capacity, hole size, footprint and price, with a source for every number.

See the picks Compare all 29
  • 29 racks compared
  • Every spec sourced
  • No affiliate links
Formada3D Gallery Ladder in black, fully loaded with dropper bottles and Citadel pots
Ours Gallery Ladder, Formada3D. Edited product photo.

Our picks at a glance

  1. 1
    Most Citadel pots in one unit TTCombat Citadel Paint Shelf TTCombat
    72 Citadel potsPrice not captured
  2. 2
    Most dropper bottles on a wall LITKO Hobby Paint Storage Rack (108 bottles) LITKO
    108 dropper bottles, 26 mm holesPrice not captured
  3. 3
    Shallow desk, droppers Paint Rack 38 + Wedge Drawer Ours
    38 dropper bottles (17–18 ml)from A$54.99
  4. 4
    Lowest captured price Citadel Paint Rack (Games Workshop) Games Workshop
    2 racks × 21 Citadel potsA$30.99 (8 Nov capture)
  5. 5
    Pots and droppers together Gallery Ladder Ours
    57–69 paints, depending on the shelf mixfrom A$39.99
  6. 6
    Spin to reach Rotating Carousel 55 Ours
    55 dropper bottles + 6 brush holesfrom A$59.99
  7. 7
    Tamiya jars Tamiya Rack 33 / 45 Ours
    33 or 45 jarsfrom A$59.99
  8. 8
    No drilling, wall-style SKÅDIS Paint Shelf Ours
    15 droppers, or 12 potsfrom A$29.99

Picks from published specs, not tests. Tap a name for the details.

Picks by use case

The right rack for how you paint

These picks come from published specs, not tests. Where another maker publishes the better number, they get the main slot. Racks from other makers show no photo until we've bought and photographed them.

No photo until we buy and test it

Most Citadel pots in one unit

TTCombat Citadel Paint Shelf

TTCombat

  • Holds72 Citadel pots: 8 of the larger 24 ml pots on the top row + 64 standard pots
  • SizeNot captured
  • PriceNot captured
  • GoodHighest published Citadel-pot capacity in one unit in our list (72), with a top row for the larger 24 ml pots.
  • WatchWe haven't captured its size or a price yet, so check the listing before you measure your desk.

Who it's for: Big pot collections that want one shelf on the desk.

Also consider: Formada3D Citadel Rack 44 (ours, 44 pots plus a drawer). It takes our Riser Display Stand (A$19.99) for 3 more shelves: 77 pots as the Combo 77

View listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
No photo until we buy and test it

Most dropper bottles on a wall

LITKO Hobby Paint Storage Rack (108 bottles)

LITKO

  • Holds108 dropper bottles, 26 mm (1.02 in) holes
  • Size24" wide × 12" tall × 4" deep (about 610 × 305 × 102 mm)
  • PriceNot captured
  • Good108 dropper bottles in a rack only 4 in (about 102 mm) deep. Capacity and 26 mm holes confirmed on LITKO's site.
  • WatchNeeds about 610 mm of wall. 26 mm holes suit droppers, not Citadel pots. Price not captured.

Who it's for: Large Vallejo / Army Painter collections with a wall to spare.

View listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
Formada3D Paint Rack 38 in charcoal with a few Vallejo dropper bottles

Shallow desk, droppers

Paint Rack 38 + Wedge Drawer

Ours Formada3D

  • Holds38 dropper bottles (17–18 ml)
  • Size274 × 122 × 314 mm (W × D × H)
  • Pricefrom A$54.99
  • GoodOnly 122 mm deep. Stands at the back of a desk or hangs on 3 keyhole slots, with a hidden drawer in the base.
  • WatchWall screws are not included. For more than 38 bottles, the Combo 91 adds a riser (up to 91 paints).

Who it's for: Narrow desks: it stands at the back edge or hangs on the wall.

Also consider: LITKO 108 if you can wall-mount

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
No photo until we buy and test it

Lowest captured price

Citadel Paint Rack (Games Workshop)

Games Workshop

  • Holds2 racks × 21 Citadel pots, with 4 plastic legs to free-stand
  • SizeNot captured
  • PriceA$30.99 at Hobby One (8 Nov capture, sold out then)
  • GoodThe official Games Workshop rack, and the lowest price we captured (A$30.99).
  • Watch42 pots in total across 2 racks. It was sold out at that store when we captured the price. Size not captured.

Who it's for: Starting out with Citadel paints on a budget.

Also consider: generic acrylic tiers (see nail-polish style)

View listing Retailer listing, re-checked 9 Nov 2026
Formada3D Tamiya Rack in charcoal, Extra wide 45-jar size

Tamiya jars

Tamiya Rack 33 / 45

Ours Formada3D

  • Holds33 or 45 jars (35 mm, Tamiya 23 ml size)
  • Size252 mm wide (33) or 326 mm wide (45)
  • Pricefrom A$59.99
  • GoodØ37 mm wells cut for 35 mm Tamiya jars, with a stepped drawer underneath.
  • Watch252 mm wide (33 jars) or 326 mm (45 jars). A$59.99 is the 33-jar size.

Who it's for: Scale modellers with 35 mm Tamiya jars.

Also consider: PROSCALE lists Tamiya fit

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D SKÅDIS Paint Shelf in black, three fluted tiers

No drilling, wall-style

SKÅDIS Paint Shelf

Ours Formada3D

  • Holds15 droppers, or 12 pots (pot edition)
  • Size160 × 122 × 76 mm
  • Pricefrom A$29.99
  • GoodNo drilling: clips onto an IKEA SKÅDIS or other 5 mm-slot pegboard.
  • WatchSmall: 15 droppers or 12 pots per shelf. The pegboard is extra (IKEA AU lists boards from A$25.99).

Who it's for: Renters with an IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard.

Also consider: free printable holders and hole sizes in our SKÅDIS paint rack guide

View on formada3d.com From maker listing

Method

How we compare racks

Four things, from each maker's own listing or a retailer's, with the date we checked. No scores: a rack that fits your paints and your desk is the right one.

Fit

Which paint format each rack is cut for, and the hole size the maker publishes.

Capacity

Paints per unit as listed, with pots and droppers counted separately.

Footprint

Width and depth from the listing, so you can check it against your desk or wall.

Price & source

Price where we could capture one, and a link to the page each number came from, with the date we checked it.

Full method and disclosure: who makes this guide, and how.

How to choose

Five things that matter

  1. 1

    Match the hole to your paints

    Citadel-style pots and dropper bottles need different holes, and a rack cut for one rarely holds the other securely. Vendors publish 33–34 mm for pots and 26–27.5 mm for 17–18 ml droppers.

  2. 2

    Decide wall or desk

    Measure depth as well as width: a rack 300 mm deep takes half of a 600 mm desk. Slim racks of about 100–125 mm (LITKO 4 in, Formada3D Rack 38 at 122 mm) fit at the back of a desk or on a wall. See wall-mounted racks and small-space storage below.

  3. 3

    Size for growth

    Count pots and droppers separately, then add room to grow. Modular systems add capacity later instead of replacing the rack.

  4. 4

    Compare footprint per paint

    Divide desk area by the number of paints. Towers and risers hold more on the same footprint, though the top shelf ends up higher (about 45 cm on Formada3D risers).

  5. 5

    Check price and assembly

    MDF kits usually need assembling, and some need glue. Check whether wall screws are included. On Formada3D racks they are not.

Fit

Hole sizes vendors publish

A rack that fits your bottles is the most important choice. These are the sizes makers publish.

Hole sizes vendors publish
Paint formatPublished hole sizeSource
Citadel-size pots (Games Workshop)33 mm holesPROSCALE Citadel range
Citadel-size pots34 mm ("Paint Rack – 34mm GW / Citadel")GameCraft Miniatures listing on Fishpond
Citadel-size pots34 mm pockets for 30–32 mm potsFormada3D Citadel Rack 44 listing (ours)
17–18 ml dropper bottles (Vallejo, Army Painter, AK)26 mm (1.02 in) holesLITKO 108-bottle rack
17–18 ml dropper bottles27–27.5 mm wellsFormada3D Rack 60 and Riser listings (ours)
35 ml dropper bottlesSeparate larger slots ("24 bottles of 17 ml together with 4 bottles of 35 ml")Tabletop Empires module listing
Tamiya 23 ml jars37 mm wells for 35 mm jarsFormada3D Tamiya Rack listing (ours)
Pro Acryl 22 ml bottles (Monument Hobbies)31 mm (GameCraft's Pro Acryl rack); PROSCALE says the bottles measure 31 mmGameCraft Miniatures listing; PROSCALE storage article
Tamiya-size jars36 mm holesPROSCALE paint rack range
Citadel pots (looser fit)36 mm (1.4 in)Plydolex 60-hole acrylic rack
17 ml dropper bottles (looser fit)28 mm (1.1 in)Plydolex 72-hole acrylic rack

Our own caliper measurements will be added once testing starts.

Comparison

All 29 racks compared

Key specs shown. Tap More for type, size, material and source. Prices change, so check the listing. Each row says whether we re-checked it on the maker's page this week, on a retailer listing, or not yet.

Paint racks compared: listed specs, 9 November 2026
RackFitsHoldsPriceDetails
TTCombat Citadel Paint ShelfTTCombat Pots72 Citadel pots: 8 of the larger 24 ml pots on the top row + 64 standard pots—
Details for TTCombat Citadel Paint Shelf
Type
Tiered shelf
Size
Not captured
Material
Not stated in the captured text
Fits
Pots
Notes
The largest single Citadel-pot unit in our list by published capacity. Capacity (8 × 24 ml + 64 standard pots) confirmed on ttcombat.com, 9 Nov 2026.
Source
Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
Citadel Paint Rack (Games Workshop)Games Workshop Pots2 racks × 21 Citadel pots, with 4 plastic legs to free-standA$30.99 at Hobby One (8 Nov capture, sold out then)
Details for Citadel Paint Rack (Games Workshop)
Type
Freestanding racks
Size
Not captured
Material
MDF (per the Gaming Haven listing)
Fits
Pots
Notes
The official option. Lowest captured price in this list. 2 × 21 pots and 4 legs re-confirmed on Good Games and GUF listings, 9 Nov 2026. Price is from the 8 Nov capture.
Source
Listing Retailer listing, re-checked 9 Nov 2026
MDF Paint Rack for Citadel Paints, Small (42 pots)Ayre's Treasure Chest Pots42 Citadel pots, 33 mm holes—
Details for MDF Paint Rack for Citadel Paints, Small (42 pots)
Type
Laser-cut MDF rack
Size
29.5 × 28 × 5 cm (per the Catch listing)
Material
MDF (5 mm board)
Fits
Pots
Notes
Australian seller. A large version listed for 99 paints is also sold. 42 pots, 33 mm holes, 5 mm board and dimensions from the Catch listing, 9 Nov 2026.
Source
Listing Retailer listing, re-checked 9 Nov 2026
PROSCALE modular paint racksPROSCALE Pots + droppersVaries by module: 26 mm holes for Vallejo / Army Painter, 33 mm for Citadel, 36 mm for Tamiya—
Details for PROSCALE modular paint racks
Type
Modular MDF racks
Size
Varies by module
Material
MDF
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
Lists compatibility with Vallejo, Citadel, Army Painter, Tamiya and Revell. Hole sizes per paint brand confirmed on proscalehobbies.com, 9 Nov 2026.
Source
Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
LITKO Hobby Paint Storage Rack (108 bottles)LITKO Droppers108 dropper bottles, 26 mm (1.02 in) holes—
Details for LITKO Hobby Paint Storage Rack (108 bottles)
Type
Wall rack
Size
24" wide × 12" tall × 4" deep (about 610 × 305 × 102 mm)
Material
Acrylic and MDF (per LITKO's listing)
Fits
Droppers
Notes
Highest published dropper capacity in our list, and only 4 in deep. LITKO also sells a 48-bottle version and 34 mm racks for 35 or 70 pots (its own rack guide). 108 holes, 26 mm (1.02 in) and acrylic + MDF confirmed on litko.net, 9 Nov 2026. Size from the 8 Nov capture.
Source
Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
Green Stuff World Modular Paint RackGreen Stuff World Droppers60 dropper bottles (17 ml), per Australian retailer listings—
Details for Green Stuff World Modular Paint Rack
Type
Modular MDF rack
Size
Not captured
Material
MDF (per the same listings)
Fits
Droppers
Notes
Modular: modules combine sideways and upwards to add capacity. Ships unassembled. Product code GSW-10559. 60 × 17 ml, MDF and modular confirmed on Hobbytech Toys and BNA Model World (AU) listings, 9 Nov 2026. The earlier price from an AI summary was removed.
Source
Listing Retailer listing, re-checked 9 Nov 2026
Battle Kiwi Dropper Bottle Paint Rack with shelvesBattle Kiwi Pots + droppers84 dropper bottles + 12 standard pots on 2 shelves—
Details for Battle Kiwi Dropper Bottle Paint Rack with shelves
Type
Large vertical rack
Size
38.5 × 33 × 14.5 cm (W × H × D, with foot base); wall version 9 cm deep
Material
Not stated in the captured text
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
One of the few racks that mixes droppers and pots in one unit. A wall-mounted version is 9 cm deep. Capacity and size confirmed on battlekiwi.com, 9 Nov 2026.
Source
Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
Back 2 Base-ix Paint Rack, Large Straight (acrylic)Back 2 Base-ix Pots + droppersNot captured (5 varieties listed)$39.95 on the maker's store (currency not shown in the captured text)
Details for Back 2 Base-ix Paint Rack, Large Straight (acrylic)
Type
Acrylic rack
Size
345 mm wide (other dimensions cut off in the captured text)
Material
Coloured acrylic
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
Australian maker. Modular: it shares a footprint with the rest of the 'Large' range, so units stack evenly. Price seen on back2base-ix.com, 9 Nov 2026. Capacity still not captured.
Source
Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
Maxi Paint Wall RackPatchy Hobbies Pots7 horizontal racks, each for a different pot diameter—
Details for Maxi Paint Wall Rack
Type
Wall rack
Size
Not captured
Material
Black-dyed Forescolor MDF (per Patchy Hobbies)
Fits
Pots
Notes
Australian retailer. Listing says it fits Games Workshop paints. 7 racks, mix of pot sizes, confirmed on patchyhobbies.com.au, 9 Nov 2026.
Source
Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
Vallejo Paint Display and Work Station with Vertical StorageVallejo Droppers76 bottles of 17–18 ml + 4 of 35/60 ml + 2 of 200 ml + 10 brushesA$74.99 at Let's Play Games (8 Nov capture)
Details for Vallejo Paint Display and Work Station with Vertical Storage
Type
Desk station
Size
40 × 34.5 × 29.5 cm (W × D × H, per Wargamers Hub)
Material
Not captured
Fits
Droppers
Notes
Made by the paint brand itself. Assembles without glue. Capacity confirmed on acrylicosvallejo.com, 9 Nov 2026. A 50 × 37 cm version holds 112 bottles.
Source
Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
Plydolex plywood paint racksPlydolex Pots + droppersVaries by model—
Details for Plydolex plywood paint racks
Type
Plywood wall and desk racks
Size
Varies
Material
Plywood
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
Often recommended in wall-rack round-ups (for example Tangible Day's review).
Source
Listing Listed spec, not yet re-checked
Tiered clear acrylic display (nail-polish style)Various (generic) Pots + droppersOne 5-tier example: 60 Citadel pots or 80 Vallejo bottles (MiniatureStorage.com's figure)—
Details for Tiered clear acrylic display (nail-polish style)
Type
Generic acrylic tiers
Size
16 × 8 × 7.5 in for that example
Material
Clear acrylic
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
Not a hobby product, but often recommended on Reddit as the budget pick. Fit depends on the step height and depth.
Source
Listing Third-party claim
Master Painter (printable STL)3DOtaku Pots + droppersModular; you choose the sizeUS$33.74 for all STLs (Cults3D designer page)
Details for Master Painter (printable STL)
Type
3D-print-it-yourself, modular
Size
Varies
Material
Whatever you print it in
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
Designed to print without supports, per the listing. Needs your own printer. Support-free printing confirmed on the Gamefound page; price seen on Cults3D, 9 Nov 2026.
Source
Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026
Rotating Paint Rack (printable STL)Fedor (MyMiniFactory) Pots + droppersShelves for one bottle size each, mix and swap—
Details for Rotating Paint Rack (printable STL)
Type
3D-print-it-yourself carousel
Size
Sized for Prusa MK3 / Ender 3 class beds
Material
Whatever you print it in
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
A DIY alternative if you want a spinning rack and own a printer.
Source
Listing Listed spec, not yet re-checked
Paint Rack 38 + Wedge Drawer OursFormada3D Droppers38 dropper bottles (17–18 ml)A$54.99
Details for Paint Rack 38 + Wedge Drawer
Type
Slim desk or wall rack
Size
274 × 122 × 314 mm (W × D × H)
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Droppers
Notes
Only 122 mm front to back. Stands at the back of a desk, or hangs on 3 keyhole slots (screws not included). Hidden drawer in the base.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Rack 60 + Magnetic Drawer OursFormada3D Droppers60 dropper bottles (17–18 ml)A$49.99
Details for Rack 60 + Magnetic Drawer
Type
Tiered desk rack
Size
246 × 292 mm footprint, 121 mm tall
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Droppers
Notes
4 tiers of 15. Full-width drawer slides out the back.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Rack 35 + Hidden Drawers OursFormada3D Droppers35 dropper bottlesA$39.99
Details for Rack 35 + Hidden Drawers
Type
Tiered desk rack
Size
225 × 235 × 145 mm
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Droppers
Notes
5 angled levels on a footprint smaller than an A4 sheet; two drawers under the tiers.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Citadel Rack 44 OursFormada3D Pots44 pots (32 mm, Citadel size)A$59.99
Details for Citadel Rack 44
Type
Tiered desk rack
Size
246 × 320 mm footprint, 122 mm tall
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Pots
Notes
4 rows of 11, staggered so labels show. Listing says it also takes the taller Shade and Contrast pots. Add our Riser Display Stand for 3 more shelves on the same footprint (together: the Combo 77, 77 pots).
Source
Listing From maker listing
Citadel 28 Monolith OursFormada3D Pots28 pots (32 mm, Citadel size)A$49.99
Details for Citadel 28 Monolith
Type
Slim desk or wall rack
Size
274 × 122 × 314 mm (W × D × H)
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Pots
Notes
Same 122 mm-deep body as Rack 38, cut for round pots. Keyhole slots on the back (screws not included).
Source
Listing From maker listing
Rotating Carousel 55 OursFormada3D Droppers55 dropper bottles + 6 brush holesA$59.99
Details for Rotating Carousel 55
Type
Carousel (spins)
Size
About 320 mm across, 100 mm tall (bottles add height)
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Droppers
Notes
3 tiers (28 + 18 + 9) on a printed bearing. Corner or round base.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Gallery Ladder OursFormada3D Pots + droppers57–69 paints, depending on the shelf mixA$39.99
Details for Gallery Ladder
Type
Freestanding ladder tower
Size
About 280 mm wide
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
Shelves click in at any height, so you can mix droppers and pots. Price shown is the lowest option.
Source
Listing From maker listing
SKÅDIS Paint Shelf OursFormada3D Pots + droppers15 droppers, or 12 pots (pot edition)A$29.99
Details for SKÅDIS Paint Shelf
Type
Pegboard shelf
Size
160 × 122 × 76 mm
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
Clips onto an IKEA SKÅDIS or other 5 mm-slot pegboard. No drilling.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Tamiya Rack 33 / 45 OursFormada3D Tamiya jars33 or 45 jars (35 mm, Tamiya 23 ml size)A$59.99
Details for Tamiya Rack 33 / 45
Type
Tiered desk rack
Size
252 mm wide (33) or 326 mm wide (45)
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Tamiya jars
Notes
3 tiers with a stepped drawer underneath. Price shown is the 33-jar size.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Citadel Tower Kit OursFormada3D Pots + droppers36 pots + 6 wells for a pot or a dropperA$34.99
Details for Citadel Tower Kit
Type
Flat-pack tower
Size
272 × 275 mm footprint, 169 mm tall
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
Flat-pack, wedge-locked, no tools. 36 pots on 3 tiers plus 6 base wells that each take a Citadel pot or a Vallejo dropper. Image is a render from our shop listing, not a photo.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Vallejo Tower Kit OursFormada3D Pots + droppers45 droppers + 6 wells for a pot or a dropperA$34.99
Details for Vallejo Tower Kit
Type
Flat-pack tower
Size
About 272 × 246 mm footprint, 169 mm tall
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
Flat-pack, no glue or screws.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Combo 77 (Citadel Rack 44 + Riser) OursFormada3D Pots77 potsA$74.99
Details for Combo 77 (Citadel Rack 44 + Riser)
Type
Rack + riser combo
Size
246 × 320 mm footprint
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Pots
Notes
Same desk footprint as the Rack 44; the riser's top shelf sits about 45 cm up.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Citadel 28 Monolith + Wall Riser Combo OursFormada3D Pots61 pots + 8 droppers (3 pot shelves); 73–77 paints with dropper shelvesA$79.99
Details for Citadel 28 Monolith + Wall Riser Combo
Type
Wall rack + riser combo
Size
122 mm deep
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Pots
Notes
The Monolith plus the Wall Riser: Citadel pots on the wall, 122 mm deep. Rack arrives ready; the riser slots together by hand.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Tower + Riser Gallery OursFormada3D Pots + droppers84–96 paints, depending on the shelf mixA$64.99
Details for Tower + Riser Gallery
Type
Flat-pack tower + riser
Size
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Pots + droppers
Notes
The Vallejo Tower Kit with the riser gallery on top: 45 droppers and 6 universal wells in the tower, plus 3 riser shelves. Tool-free flat-pack.
Source
Listing From maker listing
Tamiya Combo 44 / 90 OursFormada3D Tamiya jars44 or 90 jars (35 mm, Tamiya 23 ml size)A$74.99
Details for Tamiya Combo 44 / 90
Type
Rack + riser combo
Size
Rack 326 × 279 × 95 mm; 309 mm tall with the gallery (Extra wide)
Material
3D-printed PLA
Fits
Tamiya jars
Notes
Tamiya rack plus riser gallery on the same desk footprint. A$74.99 for 44 jars, A$99.99 for 90.
Source
Listing From maker listing

Formada3D also sells the Riser Display Stand (A$19.99) on its own: 3 shelves above a rack, listed as fitting our Rack 60 and Citadel Rack 44. Rack + riser sets: Combo 77 (77 pots), Combo 91 (up to 91 paints), Combo 105 (105 paints), Citadel 28 Monolith + Wall Riser, Tower + Riser Gallery and Tamiya Combo. See Citadel pots and dropper bottles.

Rack types

Which style suits your space

Wall racks

Free the desk entirely; best capacity per cm of desk. Needs a wall or pegboard.

Tiered desk racks

Stepped rows, nothing to install. More desk area per paint.

Carousels

Everything within reach from one seat. Round footprint suits corners.

Towers & ladders

Tall and narrow: many paints per cm² of desk. Stability matters.

Laser-cut MDF

The classic. Usually flat-packed, often modular, may need glue.

3D-printed

Cut to exact bottle sizes and shapes MDF can't do. Buy ready-made or print an STL.

Deeper guides: wall-mounted paint racks · IKEA SKÅDIS paint racks · paint storage for small spaces · how to store paints so they last.

Other makers

Racks from other makers

What each maker publishes, with a source link. Text only: we don't reuse other makers' photos.

TTCombat

TTCombat Citadel Paint Shelf

  • Holds72 Citadel pots: 8 of the larger 24 ml pots on the top row + 64 standard pots
  • TypeTiered shelf
  • MaterialNot stated in the captured text
  • SizeNot captured
  • PriceNot captured

The largest single Citadel-pot unit in our list by published capacity.

Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026

Capacity (8 × 24 ml + 64 standard pots) confirmed on ttcombat.com, 9 Nov 2026.

Hands-on test coming

Games Workshop

Citadel Paint Rack (Games Workshop)

  • Holds2 racks × 21 Citadel pots, with 4 plastic legs to free-stand
  • TypeFreestanding racks
  • MaterialMDF (per the Gaming Haven listing)
  • SizeNot captured
  • PriceA$30.99 at Hobby One (8 Nov capture, sold out then)

The official option. Lowest captured price in this list.

Listing · also · also Retailer listing, re-checked 9 Nov 2026

2 × 21 pots and 4 legs re-confirmed on Good Games and GUF listings, 9 Nov 2026. Price is from the 8 Nov capture.

Hands-on test coming

Ayre's Treasure Chest

MDF Paint Rack for Citadel Paints, Small (42 pots)

  • Holds42 Citadel pots, 33 mm holes
  • TypeLaser-cut MDF rack
  • MaterialMDF (5 mm board)
  • Size29.5 × 28 × 5 cm (per the Catch listing)
  • PriceNot captured

Australian seller. A large version listed for 99 paints is also sold.

Listing · also Retailer listing, re-checked 9 Nov 2026

42 pots, 33 mm holes, 5 mm board and dimensions from the Catch listing, 9 Nov 2026.

Hands-on test coming

PROSCALE

PROSCALE modular paint racks

  • HoldsVaries by module: 26 mm holes for Vallejo / Army Painter, 33 mm for Citadel, 36 mm for Tamiya
  • TypeModular MDF racks
  • MaterialMDF
  • SizeVaries by module
  • PriceNot captured

Lists compatibility with Vallejo, Citadel, Army Painter, Tamiya and Revell.

Listing · also Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026

Hole sizes per paint brand confirmed on proscalehobbies.com, 9 Nov 2026.

Hands-on test coming

LITKO

LITKO Hobby Paint Storage Rack (108 bottles)

  • Holds108 dropper bottles, 26 mm (1.02 in) holes
  • TypeWall rack
  • MaterialAcrylic and MDF (per LITKO's listing)
  • Size24" wide × 12" tall × 4" deep (about 610 × 305 × 102 mm)
  • PriceNot captured

Highest published dropper capacity in our list, and only 4 in deep. LITKO also sells a 48-bottle version and 34 mm racks for 35 or 70 pots (its own rack guide).

Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026

108 holes, 26 mm (1.02 in) and acrylic + MDF confirmed on litko.net, 9 Nov 2026. Size from the 8 Nov capture.

Hands-on test coming

Green Stuff World

Green Stuff World Modular Paint Rack

  • Holds60 dropper bottles (17 ml), per Australian retailer listings
  • TypeModular MDF rack
  • MaterialMDF (per the same listings)
  • SizeNot captured
  • PriceNot captured

Modular: modules combine sideways and upwards to add capacity. Ships unassembled. Product code GSW-10559.

Listing · also · also Retailer listing, re-checked 9 Nov 2026

60 × 17 ml, MDF and modular confirmed on Hobbytech Toys and BNA Model World (AU) listings, 9 Nov 2026. The earlier price from an AI summary was removed.

Hands-on test coming

Battle Kiwi

Battle Kiwi Dropper Bottle Paint Rack with shelves

  • Holds84 dropper bottles + 12 standard pots on 2 shelves
  • TypeLarge vertical rack
  • MaterialNot stated in the captured text
  • Size38.5 × 33 × 14.5 cm (W × H × D, with foot base); wall version 9 cm deep
  • PriceNot captured

One of the few racks that mixes droppers and pots in one unit. A wall-mounted version is 9 cm deep.

Listing · also · also Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026

Capacity and size confirmed on battlekiwi.com, 9 Nov 2026.

Hands-on test coming

Back 2 Base-ix

Back 2 Base-ix Paint Rack, Large Straight (acrylic)

  • HoldsNot captured (5 varieties listed)
  • TypeAcrylic rack
  • MaterialColoured acrylic
  • Size345 mm wide (other dimensions cut off in the captured text)
  • Price$39.95 on the maker's store (currency not shown in the captured text)

Australian maker. Modular: it shares a footprint with the rest of the 'Large' range, so units stack evenly.

Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026

Price seen on back2base-ix.com, 9 Nov 2026. Capacity still not captured.

Hands-on test coming

Patchy Hobbies

Maxi Paint Wall Rack

  • Holds7 horizontal racks, each for a different pot diameter
  • TypeWall rack
  • MaterialBlack-dyed Forescolor MDF (per Patchy Hobbies)
  • SizeNot captured
  • PriceNot captured

Australian retailer. Listing says it fits Games Workshop paints.

Listing Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026

7 racks, mix of pot sizes, confirmed on patchyhobbies.com.au, 9 Nov 2026.

Hands-on test coming

Vallejo

Vallejo Paint Display and Work Station with Vertical Storage

  • Holds76 bottles of 17–18 ml + 4 of 35/60 ml + 2 of 200 ml + 10 brushes
  • TypeDesk station
  • MaterialNot captured
  • Size40 × 34.5 × 29.5 cm (W × D × H, per Wargamers Hub)
  • PriceA$74.99 at Let's Play Games (8 Nov capture)

Made by the paint brand itself. Assembles without glue.

Listing · also · also Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026

Capacity confirmed on acrylicosvallejo.com, 9 Nov 2026. A 50 × 37 cm version holds 112 bottles.

Hands-on test coming

Plydolex

Plydolex plywood paint racks

  • HoldsVaries by model
  • TypePlywood wall and desk racks
  • MaterialPlywood
  • SizeVaries
  • PriceNot captured

Often recommended in wall-rack round-ups (for example Tangible Day's review).

Listing Listed spec, not yet re-checked

Hands-on test coming

Various (generic)

Tiered clear acrylic display (nail-polish style)

  • HoldsOne 5-tier example: 60 Citadel pots or 80 Vallejo bottles (MiniatureStorage.com's figure)
  • TypeGeneric acrylic tiers
  • MaterialClear acrylic
  • Size16 × 8 × 7.5 in for that example
  • PriceNot captured

Not a hobby product, but often recommended on Reddit as the budget pick. Fit depends on the step height and depth.

Listing Third-party claim

Hands-on test coming

3DOtaku

Master Painter (printable STL)

  • HoldsModular; you choose the size
  • Type3D-print-it-yourself, modular
  • MaterialWhatever you print it in
  • SizeVaries
  • PriceUS$33.74 for all STLs (Cults3D designer page)

Designed to print without supports, per the listing. Needs your own printer.

Listing · also Checked on maker page, 9 Nov 2026

Support-free printing confirmed on the Gamefound page; price seen on Cults3D, 9 Nov 2026.

Hands-on test coming

Fedor (MyMiniFactory)

Rotating Paint Rack (printable STL)

  • HoldsShelves for one bottle size each, mix and swap
  • Type3D-print-it-yourself carousel
  • MaterialWhatever you print it in
  • SizeSized for Prusa MK3 / Ender 3 class beds
  • PriceNot captured

A DIY alternative if you want a spinning rack and own a printer.

Listing Listed spec, not yet re-checked

Hands-on test coming

Formada3D

Our racks

Specs and prices come from our shop (9 November 2026, AUD, no GST). Made to order in Melbourne. We ship worldwide except the UK and Brazil.

Formada3D Paint Rack 38 in charcoal with a few Vallejo dropper bottles

Ours Formada3D

Paint Rack 38 + Wedge Drawer

  • Holds38 dropper bottles (17–18 ml)
  • Size274 × 122 × 314 mm (W × D × H)
  • HolesTeardrop pockets for 26 mm droppers
  • Pricefrom A$54.99

Only 122 mm front to back. Stands at the back of a desk, or hangs on 3 keyhole slots (screws not included). Hidden drawer in the base.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Rack 60 in white, four stepped tiers of dropper wells

Ours Formada3D

Rack 60 + Magnetic Drawer

  • Holds60 dropper bottles (17–18 ml)
  • Size246 × 292 mm footprint, 121 mm tall
  • HolesØ27 mm wells
  • Pricefrom A$49.99

4 tiers of 15. Full-width drawer slides out the back.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Rack 35 in charcoal, five stepped levels with two Vallejo bottles

Ours Formada3D

Rack 35 + Hidden Drawers

  • Holds35 dropper bottles
  • Size225 × 235 × 145 mm
  • HolesWells for bottles up to Ø27 mm
  • Pricefrom A$39.99

5 angled levels on a footprint smaller than an A4 sheet; two drawers under the tiers.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Citadel Rack 44 in white holding Citadel pots and three bottles

Ours Formada3D

Citadel Rack 44

  • Holds44 pots (32 mm, Citadel size)
  • Size246 × 320 mm footprint, 122 mm tall
  • HolesØ34 mm pockets
  • Pricefrom A$59.99

4 rows of 11, staggered so labels show. Listing says it also takes the taller Shade and Contrast pots. Add our Riser Display Stand for 3 more shelves on the same footprint (together: the Combo 77, 77 pots).

Works with: Riser Display Stand (ours, A$19.99, sold separately): 3 shelves: 45 dropper bottles, 36 pots, or a mix.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Citadel 28 Monolith in black with Citadel pots, shown with the Wall Riser add-on
Shown with the Wall Riser add-on (sold separately).

Ours Formada3D

Citadel 28 Monolith

  • Holds28 pots (32 mm, Citadel size)
  • Size274 × 122 × 314 mm (W × D × H)
  • HolesRound ports, 20 mm deep, 25° lean
  • Pricefrom A$49.99

Same 122 mm-deep body as Rack 38, cut for round pots. Keyhole slots on the back (screws not included).

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D SKÅDIS Paint Shelf in black, three fluted tiers

Ours Formada3D

SKÅDIS Paint Shelf

  • Holds15 droppers, or 12 pots (pot edition)
  • Size160 × 122 × 76 mm
  • HolesØ28.6 mm wells (pot edition Ø35 mm)
  • Pricefrom A$29.99

Clips onto an IKEA SKÅDIS or other 5 mm-slot pegboard. No drilling.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Tamiya Rack in charcoal, Extra wide 45-jar size
Extra wide (45 jars) shown.

Ours Formada3D

Tamiya Rack 33 / 45

  • Holds33 or 45 jars (35 mm, Tamiya 23 ml size)
  • Size252 mm wide (33) or 326 mm wide (45)
  • HolesØ37 mm wells
  • Pricefrom A$59.99

3 tiers with a stepped drawer underneath. Price shown is the 33-jar size.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Render of the Formada3D Citadel Tower Kit in grey: three tiers of pot pockets and a row of base wells
Render from our shop listing, not a photo.

Ours Formada3D

Citadel Tower Kit

  • Holds36 pots + 6 wells for a pot or a dropper
  • Size272 × 275 mm footprint, 169 mm tall
  • HolesPot tiers + universal base wells
  • Pricefrom A$34.99

Flat-pack, wedge-locked, no tools. 36 pots on 3 tiers plus 6 base wells that each take a Citadel pot or a Vallejo dropper. Image is a render from our shop listing, not a photo.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Vallejo Tower Kit in black, stepped levels of dropper bottle wells

Ours Formada3D

Vallejo Tower Kit

  • Holds45 droppers + 6 wells for a pot or a dropper
  • SizeAbout 272 × 246 mm footprint, 169 mm tall
  • HolesDropper rows + universal top wells
  • Pricefrom A$34.99

Flat-pack, no glue or screws.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Citadel Rack 44 with the riser gallery fitted, in ivory

Ours Formada3D

Combo 77 (Citadel Rack 44 + Riser)

  • Holds77 pots
  • Size246 × 320 mm footprint
  • Pricefrom A$74.99

Same desk footprint as the Rack 44; the riser's top shelf sits about 45 cm up.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Citadel 28 Monolith with the Wall Riser fitted, in black, with its drawer

Ours Formada3D

Citadel 28 Monolith + Wall Riser Combo

  • Holds61 pots + 8 droppers (3 pot shelves); 73–77 paints with dropper shelves
  • Size122 mm deep
  • Pricefrom A$79.99

The Monolith plus the Wall Riser: Citadel pots on the wall, 122 mm deep. Rack arrives ready; the riser slots together by hand.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Tower Kit with the Riser Gallery fitted, in black

Ours Formada3D

Tower + Riser Gallery

  • Holds84–96 paints, depending on the shelf mix
  • Pricefrom A$64.99

The Vallejo Tower Kit with the riser gallery on top: 45 droppers and 6 universal wells in the tower, plus 3 riser shelves. Tool-free flat-pack.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing
Formada3D Tamiya Combo in charcoal: Tamiya rack with the riser gallery fitted
90-jar size shown.

Ours Formada3D

Tamiya Combo 44 / 90

  • Holds44 or 90 jars (35 mm, Tamiya 23 ml size)
  • SizeRack 326 × 279 × 95 mm; 309 mm tall with the gallery (Extra wide)
  • Pricefrom A$74.99

Tamiya rack plus riser gallery on the same desk footprint. A$74.99 for 44 jars, A$99.99 for 90.

View on formada3d.com From maker listing

Coming next

Hands-on testing

We plan to buy racks from other makers and test them alongside ours with one method: caliper-measured holes, fit with real Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter and Tamiya paints, desk footprint, how far a loaded rack can tip before it falls, and assembly time. Results will be published with dates, including where ours do worse. Until then, nothing here is a test result.

Read the method

Editor's log

What changed

We update this guide when a spec, price or pick changes.

  1. New layout: picks at a glance, a good / watch note on every pick, how we compare, and this update log.
  2. Edited photos added for six of our racks and combos that showed a placeholder.
  3. Re-checked other-maker specs: 14 racks now confirmed on a maker or retailer page, each labelled with where. Added the IKEA SKÅDIS guide and Pro Acryl hole sizes.
  4. Added guides for wall-mounted racks, small spaces and storing paints, plus our rack + riser combos.
  5. Guide launched: 28 racks (14 from other makers, 14 of ours), every spec with a source link.