3D Paint Competition
BUY IT PRINTED & PRIMED.
PAINT IT YOUR WAY.
SCORE THE HIGHEST RATING.
WIN R500 CASH!
Every month's 3D competition model is 3D printed and primed in white. To enter, buy this month's model, bring your brush, paint it, and send us a video of your design.
Get the highest ratings and likes to win the R500 (paid straight to your bank account.
October 2026 Model
Competition Period: 10 September - 20 October 2026
Entries Close: 25 October 2026
Difficulty: Medium (Because the model is better, it's easier to paint, but it requires more time).
Designed By: Hearun (Cults3D)
Note: To enter the competition, you must buy the 3D model through MobiTraderSA.
"It's not about who has the most experience; if our audiance likes your creativity and deisgn, your changes of winning are incredibly high!"
Six Steps, One Winner Every Month
We create a new 3D model every month on the 10th. Entries for that model will stay open until the 20th of the following month, giving you 40 days to get creative, deisgn, paint, and submit your completed 3D model.
There's no rush! Take your time to get the best results.
Claim the Build
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To enter, buy this month's 3D build. It arrives printed, primed, and ready to paint.
Paint it Your Way
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Speed painting, pouring, NMM, zenithal, or freehand, we're not here to limit your creativity. Paint it your way in any colours.
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Send Your Entry
Submit your entry by taking a video or photo and sending it to us on WhatsApp (0634787886).
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We Create the Voting Reel
We'll create a reel once all the entries are in and post it far and wide across South Africa.
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Collecting Votes
South Africans get to vote for their favourite, and our three-person voting team will count for 60% of the overall score.
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The Winner Gets R500!
The person with the highest overall score and the most votes will get to claim the R500 prize, paid via EFT.
See Our Latest Models and Winners First
Emails get missed, don't appear in your inbox, or get sent to the wrong address. Instead, we created a dedicated WhatsApp channel where you can stay updated and always be the first to see the latest model.
We'll also use the channel to announce our winners. Not to worry, if you're not part of the group, we'll reach out to you directly if you win.
"Our WhatsApp 3D Paint channel doesn't allow chats, it's purely for updates from us"
The Prize, The Rules, The Fine Print
Eligibility & Entry
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The 3D paint competition is open to all South Africans.
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To enter, you must buy the model from MobiTraderSA (Order Number Required).
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The model is 3D printed and primed (no paint included).
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Participants must complete painting the model and submit a photo or video before entries close (20th of the following month).
Judging & Score
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The winner will be determined by the MobiTraderSA panel of 3 judges, and whoever gets the most votes from the public.
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50% of the overall rating is determined by our 3 judges (based on technique, design, colour choice, and finish).
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50% is determined by the number of votes received from the public. Only 1 vote per person (mobile number required to vote).
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Any vote manipulation will result in disqualification.
Media & Your Data
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By entering the 3D paint competition, you allow MobiTraderSA to use your video/photo in the reveal and voting video that will be published on social media platforms.
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We strictly follow the POPIA Act, ensuring that any information shared with us remains 100% secure and is never shared with anyone. Your contact information is strictly used for competition admin.
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Winner announced via our WhatsApp channel. Only MobiTraderSA can send messages in the channel, and you can choose to leave at any time.