Best Paint Rack

Citadel pot storage

Racks for Citadel-style 32 mm pots

Citadel pots are round and squat with a flip-up lid, and vendors cut 33–34 mm holes for them. TTCombat publishes the largest single-unit capacity we found (72 pots). The official GW rack holds 2 × 21 and was the cheapest we found.

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Formada3D Citadel Rack 44 with the riser gallery fitted, in ivory
Ours Combo 77 (Citadel Rack 44 + Riser), Formada3D. Edited product photo.

Our picks at a glance

  1. 1
    Big collection, one unit TTCombat Citadel Paint Shelf TTCombat
    72 Citadel potsPrice not captured
  2. 2
    Cheapest official Citadel Paint Rack (Games Workshop) Games Workshop
    2 racks × 21 Citadel potsA$30.99 (8 Nov capture)
  3. 3
    Desk, with a drawer Citadel Rack 44 Ours
    44 pots (32 mm, Citadel size)from A$59.99
  4. 4
    Slim wall rack Citadel 28 Monolith Ours
    28 pots (32 mm, Citadel size)from A$49.99

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

Options

Best options for Citadel pots

Based on published specs, not tests.

No photo until we buy and test it

Big collection, 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: Large pot collections.

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

Cheapest official

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.

View listing Retailer listing, re-checked 9 Nov 2026
Formada3D Citadel Rack 44 in white holding Citadel pots and three bottles

Desk, with a drawer

Citadel Rack 44

Ours Formada3D

  • Holds44 pots (32 mm, Citadel size)
  • Size246 × 320 mm footprint, 122 mm tall
  • Pricefrom A$59.99
  • GoodØ34 mm pockets in staggered rows so labels show, plus a drawer. The listing says it takes the taller Shade and Contrast pots.
  • Watch246 × 320 mm footprint, which is deep on a small desk.

Who it's for: Pots plus brushes and tools in one footprint. Add our Riser Display Stand (A$19.99) for 77 pots.

Also consider: PROSCALE modules with 33 mm holes

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

Slim wall rack

Citadel 28 Monolith

Ours Formada3D

  • Holds28 pots (32 mm, Citadel size)
  • Size274 × 122 × 314 mm (W × D × H)
  • Pricefrom A$49.99
  • GoodSame 122 mm-deep body as the Rack 38, cut for round pots that lean back 25°. Keyhole slots for the wall.
  • Watch28 pots is a starter size. Wall screws are not included. The Wall Riser combo takes it to 61 pots + 8 droppers.

Who it's for: Narrow desks or a bare wall. 122 mm deep.

Also consider: Patchy Hobbies Maxi wall rack

View on formada3d.com From maker listing

Fit

What size holes do Citadel pots need?

Vendors publish 33 mm (PROSCALE), 34 mm (GameCraft) and 34 mm pockets for 30–32 mm pots (our Rack 44). Other pot brands like P3 and Australia's SMS use similar pots.

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

Citadel pot racks compared

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Racks that fit Citadel-style pots: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Other makers

Racks from other makers

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

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

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

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

Formada3D

Our Citadel racks

These are our racks, with specs from our own listings.

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
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 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 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 Citadel Rack 44 with the riser gallery fitted, in ivory

Ours Formada3D

Combo 77 (Citadel Rack 44 + Riser)

  • Holds77 pots
  • 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

Tips

Storing Citadel paints

  • Leave room to flip the lid open while the pot sits in the rack, or choose an angled rack.
  • Own Shade pots? Some are taller (24 ml). TTCombat gives them a row; our Rack 44 listing says it takes them.
  • Staggered rows keep every label visible. Sort by range or by colour.
  • Keep racks out of direct sun and away from heaters. General acrylic-paint advice, not something we've tested.

Lids drying out? See how to store miniature paints. Wall options: wall-mounted racks. More in the FAQ. For droppers, see dropper bottle storage.