Vacuum Former Colossos – for large parts and large projects!
The Vacuum Former Colossos is our solution for anyone who wants to thermoform larger shapes and components professionally. With a forming area of approx. 42 x 42 cm, it offers significantly more space than smaller models and is ideal for model making, RC bodies, repair parts, covers, housings, and many other applications.
Especially practical:
With the Vacuum Former Colossos, you can work without a stove or oven. All you need in addition is a standard vacuum cleaner and a suitable electric grill.
Your benefits:
- large forming area of approx. 42 x 42 cm
- no oven required
- ideal for large models, RC bodies, and repair parts
- robust and precise multiplex wood construction
- professional results even for larger workpieces
Compatible electric grill:
You can order a suitable electric grill directly via the product options or purchase it separately in our shop.
Videos about the Vacuum Former Colossos:
| Short instruction and demonstration video |
Form your own RC body with the Vacuum Former Colossos |
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| Thermoforming: Repair of a caravan door |
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Illustrated instructions:
View the Vacuum Former Colossos manual
Important note for parcel lockers:
Due to the size of the Vacuum Former Colossos, shipping to parcel lockers is unfortunately not possible.
Technical specifications – Vacuum Former Colossos:
- Width: approx. 50.0 cm
- Length: approx. 50.0 cm
- Height: approx. 7.2 cm incl. sealing strip
- Material: Multiplex wood
Technical specifications – Heating Frame Colossos:
- Width: approx. 50.0 cm
- Length: approx. 50.0 cm
- Height: approx. 25.7 cm incl. sealing strip
- Material: Multiplex wood, partially thermo-insulated
- Compatible electric grill: see chapter 2 of the manual for selection guidance
Technical specifications – Forming Frame Colossos:
- Width: approx. 68.0 cm
- Length: approx. 50.0 cm
- Thickness: approx. 11.0 mm per frame
- Forming area: approx. 42.0 x 42.0 cm
- Material: Multiplex wood
Thermoforming material:
- Ideal sheet size: approx. 50.0 x 46.5 cm
- Maximum sheet thickness: strongly material-dependent, approx. up to 5 mm
Scope of delivery:
- 1x Vacuum Former Colossos with 35 mm vacuum cleaner connection
- 1x Heating Frame Colossos with integrated thermometer
- 1x Forming Frame Colossos (2-piece)
- 1x countersunk screw set
- 1x wing nut set
Safety notice:
Use of the vacuum former is at your own risk. Rücker Modellbau accepts no liability for operating errors and/or damage to other objects or devices.
Returns:
Used vacuum formers are excluded from exchange and return.
Made in Germany:
Our Vacuum Former Colossos is manufactured in Germany and made from high-quality multiplex wood – precisely laser-cut and professionally finished.
Manufacturer / EU Responsible Person
Responsible Person:
Magnus Rücker (Owner)
Company Name:
Rücker Modellbau
Address:
Dorfstr. 9
56769 Retterath
Rhineland-Palatinate
Germany
Phone:
+49 2657 9428962