Modular 1/64 Scale Diecast Display System

For displaying 1/64 model cars (Hot Wheels / Tomica), I often encounter a few small problems: typical display stands usually have fixed dimensions, often unable to accommodate longer special car models; or beautiful packaging boxes have to be stored in a box, unable to be showcased alongside the beloved car. To address these pain points, I tried designing a simple Modular Diecast Display System using 3D printing

This shelving system has the following features:

🔸 Adjustable Length: Accommodates vehicles of different lengths by choosing different sizes of plates, and if the length is still insufficient, space can be increased by connecting more plates

🔸 Car and Box Together: Increased space ensures both the vehicle and its packaging box can be displayed simultaneously, making the collection's presentation more complete

🔸 Space Adaptation: Designed with modular connectors that allow for stackable height and horizontal extension, enabling adjustments to fit display cabinets or desktop spaces

Printing Recommendations and Notes

• The parts for this shelving system were designed with printing difficulty in mind, and can be easily printed using a 0.4mm nozzle with a 0.2mm layer height
• Important: Please thoroughly clean the build plate before printing to ensure the bottom surface of the parts adheres stably and prevent warping from affecting subsequent assembly

System Parts and Assembly Guide

I. Parts List

• Main Plate (Plate A / Plate B): Available in two sizes to accommodate model vehicles of different lengths

   

• Connecting Plate (Plate C): Used for horizontal bridging between two sets of shelves, allowing flexible extension of display space without adding side frames

   

  

   

• Side Frame: The main structural support. When assembling, ensure the concave side faces up, the raised side faces down, and the triangular protrusion on the side faces inward towards the plate

   

• Center Support Post: Large span reinforcement part. Used to connect multiple plates to prevent structural sagging when longer extensions are needed

   

II. Assembly and Expansion Steps (Assembly Steps)

1. Basic Assembly: Select the appropriate plate (Plate A or B) based on the length of the display vehicle, and combine it with the corresponding side frames

   

2. Length Extension: If further extension of the display width is needed, install a "Center Support Post" at the plate joint for extension

   

3. Frameless Horizontal Expansion: Use the "Connecting Plate (Plate C)" to interlock and splice two independent shelving units, maximizing the display area without needing additional side frames

   

4. Vertical Stacking Notes: This system supports vertical stacking. When stacking, please ensure that the tabs between the bottom of the upper side frame and the lower plate are securely engaged to ensure the overall structural stability

   

This model is a preliminary concept design, and the structure is still quite stable when stacked up to six layers. However, because my own collection is limited, some special car models' dimensions may not have been fully considered during design. If there are other display needs for different sizes, lengths, or special packaging, everyone is welcome to leave comments for discussion