✈️ Realize Your Model Dream of the Brave Eagle Trainer Jet with the FORMART Smart Vacuum Former
For Taichung-based aviation model craftsman Lin Chia-Nan, building an aircraft is not just about creating a static display — it’s about making it truly fly.
From his first crash to his third successful landing, he spent more than a year refining the structure and aerodynamics, eventually allowing his Brave Eagle trainer jet to soar steadily through the sky.
“It’s not just a model — it’s a real aircraft that can fly stably.”
To make each model look as realistic as a real jet, the
FORMART Smart Vacuum Former
has become an essential tool in his workshop.
🛠️ The Transparent Canopy — The Soul of an Aircraft!
“The essence of an aircraft lies in its transparent canopy — that’s what allows you to see the pilot inside.” — Lin Chia-Nan
Lin Chia-Nan used 3D printing together with the
FORMART Smart Vacuum Former
to create the dual-seat canopy of the Brave Eagle trainer jet.
Through plaster mold casting and thermal forming with
MYYARD 0.8mm PET material
,
he successfully created a high-transparency, easily demolded canopy that perfectly replicates the texture and appearance of a real aircraft.
⚙️ Advantages of the FORMART Smart Vacuum Former: From Mold to Finished Product in Just 3 Minutes
For model aircraft enthusiasts who value precision and detail, the FORMART Smart Vacuum Former offers unmatched accuracy in heating and rapid forming performance.
Once the mold is ready, a transparent canopy can be formed within just two to three minutes after preheating!
The FORMART Smart Vacuum Former offers the following features — perfectly suited for model aircraft production:
1. Fast Preheating System: Reduces material heating time for greater efficiency.
2. Precise Vacuum Control: Ensures uniform sheet forming with zero air bubbles.
3. High-Transparency PET Support: Ideal for producing canopies, light covers, and other glossy surface components.
4. Desktop-Friendly Design: Compact size, perfect for personal studios and small-scale workshops.
🧩 The Perfect Combination of 3D Printing × Vacuum Forming
Lin Chia-Nan combines 3D-printed structures with vacuum-formed parts to achieve the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality.
His Brave Eagle model features a dual-seat design and a detachable canopy, with details that even include pilot seats and instrument panels.
“I start with 3D modeling, then move on to printing, mold casting, vacuum forming, and finally painting and flight testing — all done by myself.”
This integrated workflow has made the FORMART Smart Vacuum Former one of the best examples of practical application in the field of model aircraft production.
🎯 Tips for Beginners: Start with Propeller Planes or High-Wing Trainer Aircraft
Lin Chia-Nan also encourages beginners to make good use of vacuum forming technology: “If you can do 3D modeling, you can get started! As long as you master the three steps — design, mold making, and forming — you can build your own aircraft.”
For newcomers, he recommends starting with propeller planes or high-wing trainer aircraft before gradually moving on to jet models.
The FORMART Smart Vacuum Former provides stable and highly repeatable forming quality, allowing every attempt to get closer to the realism of actual flight.
🚀 Conclusion: Let Your Passion for Flight Take Off with the FORMART Smart Vacuum Former
“Keep walking — fly until you can’t fly anymore.”
With 30 years of dedication, Lin Chia-Nan has proven that dreams can take shape — and the FORMART Smart Vacuum Former has been the key tool that helps those dreams take flight.
Watch the Full Interview 👇🏻
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Feeling inspired by Lin Chia-Nan?
It’s your turn — build your own aircraft with the
FORMART Smart Vacuum Former today!
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