https://www.scalemodelpaintmasks.com/index.php?/discover/Scale Model Paint Masks - All ActivityenI had time to complete the canopy mask for the Monogram TBD. I used multisided polygons for the shape. Took many iterations to get the the pilot's sliding canopy right, with its ogive shape. Let me know what you think!Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:57:23 +0000TBD Canopy Monogram 1_48 Rev 04032026 A canopy mask for the Monogram TBD. I used Oramask to print and mask. Some clean up needed with a tooth pick to remove a little paint, but overall I think it looks fine. Comments welcome! File Information Submitter PinehillJoe Submitted 04/03/2026 Category Canopy Masks View FileFri, 03 Apr 2026 20:55:20 +0000https://www.scalemodelpaintmasks.com/index.php?/files/file/283-tbd-canopy-monogram-1_48-rev-04032026/A canopy mask for the Monogram TBD. I used Oramask to print and mask. Some clean up needed with a tooth pick to remove a little paint, but overall I think it looks fine. Comments welcome!Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:55:20 +0000Indeed, it's of course less important now that we have this procedure to cover them :-)Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:52:59 +0000Hi, and welcome to the Dark Side wonderful world of masking. I the "lo-tack" version of the Silhouette cutting mat, which for some reason they don't include with the cutter. I got mine from the UK supplier where I bought my Portrait 3, I'm not sure where you'd get one in Canada but I assume they would be available.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:01:49 +0000Hi Gary, Welcome aboard. I cut Oramask 810 and Tamiya sheets without the mat and I've had no issues. I feed the masking material attached to its backing paper directly in the machine. I've even cut sheet styrene without the mat. In the page setup, select "None" under the Cutting Mat section. For masks and without mat, I usually go with Bade depth 1, force 5, speed 3, 1 pass. Best of luck.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:23:25 +0000Hello Gary, and welcome. The Silhouette sticky mats are super (read “over”) sticky to begin with but some of it will soon wear off so that it’s manageable. You could try de-tacking it to a degree by just placing your hands on it a few times, or a sheet of paper then easing it off carefully. It’s a pain but something you just have to work through I’m afraid. MaxSun, 22 Mar 2026 07:52:40 +0000Welcome aboard, Gary! KevSat, 21 Mar 2026 21:00:07 +0000Hi all, I’ve been lurking here for a while now. I’m active on most of the modeling forums, I build 1/48 primarily, I also build 1/32. I bought my Cameo 4 when it was first released, sadly I only plugged it in the past few weeks. I’ve felt a little intimidated over designing my own markings. I am currently finishing up a 1/48 Arma Hurricane and this build has forced my hand. I’m usually pretty good at applying decals, but I had a lot of trouble on this kit getting the decals to conform over the raised details. Some decals also cracked, so this build has forced my hand. This kit is absolutely fabulous and a pure joy to build. The past week I learned the sillouette software, designed my own roundels, and I have applied them for my first attempt this AM. I’ve watched dozens of YouTube videos and I am using those settings and techniques. I did a lot of test runs, using both Tamiya mask material and Oracal 810. I must say, the simple designs I completed were quite easy, why did I wait so long? I do have a few questions. Initially I was cutting with the sillouette cutting pad and soon discovered I was supposed to remove the covering to the sticky material, I was getting pretty good results. Once I discovered I was supposed to remove that film, I still get good cuts but removing the mask material now deforms the mask sheets, it stretches it in places regardless of how careful I remove it. Is there a way to print either with the covering back on, or without the mat altogether? I tried to print with the cover back on the sticky material but now my mask material shifts during cutting, when I do that. I don’t know why I had success at the start. I look forward to learning more at this excellent site. Cheers, Gary (Scooby)Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:36:42 +0000Hi guys, Here is the file I've created to cut FOD covers for Revell's Hawker Hunter. The real thing as a sharp "fold" running along its length, and some handles. All of them are easy to replicate with a little plastic folding and lead wire. You can glue them in place or fill the intake with white-tack/patafix for a more forgiving placement. FOD covers for 1/72 Revell Hawker HunterDesigned to cover the air intakes of Revell's 1/72 Hawker Hunter File Information Submitter cpoud117 Submitted 03/21/2026 Category Non-Mask Cutting Files View FileSat, 21 Mar 2026 06:43:31 +0000https://www.scalemodelpaintmasks.com/index.php?/files/file/282-fod-covers-for-172-revell-hawker-hunter/Designed to cover the air intakes of Revell's 1/72 Hawker HunterSat, 21 Mar 2026 06:43:31 +0000Welcome aboard, Jeepee! KevTue, 17 Mar 2026 19:07:32 +0000Welcome hereTue, 17 Mar 2026 11:42:48 +0000Welcome here friend of Belgique 🇧🇪Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:41:53 +0000Hi fellow modellers. I'm new in here but have been designing masks for about 4 years . I really eenjoy it, and get quite good results at reducing my decals usage ;-). Using a Cameo Silhouette 3 (thinking a bout a 5) and mostly oramask vinyl but also cricut vinyl which tends to be harder and as such allow finer details and smaller letters when it's needed.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:58:08 +0000I'd rather like to be involved if anything comes out of this. I mean I enjoy using silhouette and would gladly design et cut masks based on request (not for free, whatever people might hink of it, but neither as a real business, just a way to get paid back a bit to buy.... vinyls...and models ;-)Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:54:41 +0000I have no idea. I looked into it but came up empty handed. We'd need someone with experience with font creation / how they are packaged.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:51:31 +0000thx gentlemen !Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:50:13 +0000I sure do, btw, do you know why Studio remains unable to use them right away (the RAF fonts) ?Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:49:10 +0000Hey @Jeepee I'm glad you found it useful :)Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:59:40 +0000Hola y bienvenido. 👋Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:57:35 +0000As Kev says, hosting pictures is a learned art which puzzles many, but easy enough once you get into a routine. I use ImageShack, never had any difficulty with it.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:55:12 +0000Busy man then Jose, working in ATC! Welcome to masking madness.😀 MaxSun, 15 Mar 2026 07:52:27 +0000Welcome aboard, Jeepee! For the most part, the forums are quite easy to use. The main stumbling block for most new members is how to post images. You can't upload them directly to the forums, but rather, need to host them on a third-party site or service, and then link them to your posts here. How easy this is mostly depends on the service you use, but it's pretty simple once you get the hang of it. KevSat, 14 Mar 2026 20:24:03 +0000Welcome aboard, Jose! KevSat, 14 Mar 2026 20:05:47 +0000