Modular Rocket Display Stand (29mm–54mm) – Collapsible Tripod, No Supports

🚀 Modular 3D Printed Rocket Stand

Keep your rockets upright, stable, and display-ready with this modular rocket stand system. Designed for hobby rocketry, this stand supports rockets with 29mm, 38mm, and 54mm motor tubes.

Perfect for launch prep, storage, or showing off your builds.

✨ Features

• 🔧 Modular design – swap tubes to fit different rocket sizes

• 🧱 No supports required (for most parts)

• 📦 Print-friendly geometry – optimized for strength and reliability

• 🪶 Lightweight but stable – wide tripod base prevents tipping

• 🎯 Clean vertical alignment – keeps rockets straight and secure

• 🎨 Customizable – mix colors or scale as needed

🎯 Supported Sizes

This stand is designed to work with rockets using:

• 29mm motor tubes

• 38mm motor tubes

• 54mm motor tubes

Interchangeable inserts allow you to quickly swap between sizes.

🧩 Components

This model consists of 2 main parts:

1. Tripod Base (3x legs)

• Provides a wide, stable footprint

• Designed for strength with minimal material

• Snap together with bump/socket to prevent slip

3. Interchangeable Tube Inserts

• Sized for 29mm, 38mm, and 54mm motor tubes

• Swap depending on rocket size

🖨 Print Settings

Recommended baseline (tested on Ender 3–class printers):

• Layer height: 0.2mm

• Walls: 3–4 perimeters

• Infill: 15–25% (gyroid or grid)

• Top/Bottom: 4–5 layers

• Material: PLA or PETG

Notes

• No supports needed

• Print the base flat on the bed (fits diagonally on a 220x200 bed)

• Tubes print best standing upright

🔩 Assembly

• Press-fit the three legs into the center core

• Insert your chosen tube size into the top

• All joints are designed as friction fits, but:

  • Add a drop of CA glue if you want permanent assembly

💡 Use Cases

• 🚀 Launch day prep

• 🛠 Rocket building / maintenance

• 🧪 Drying painted rockets

• 🖼 Display stands for finished builds

⚠ Tips

• For heavier rockets (especially 54mm), print with higher infill or PETG

• Add rubber feet or pads if using on smooth surfaces

• If fit is tight/loose, adjust horizontal expansion in your slicer

🔄 Remix Friendly

Feel free to:

• Add new tube diameters

• Modify the base footprint

• Add locking mechanisms or threads

If you remix it, I’d love to see what you come up with!

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