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XT278-809NAS.studio3
By MikeC
The Airfix 1/48 Buccaneer was always considered a difficult build, but all that changed with the later new tooling, which has been released in both RAF and RN versions. I've always liked the "Banana Jet", and found that suddenly I have one built, one on the bench and one in the queue.
If I had one complaint about the S2C/D (the FAA boxing) it is that it has four schemes, all in overall Extra Dark Sea Grey. I'm awkward, so found myself a picture of an early scheme on an aircraft of 809 Naval Air Squadron embarked in HMS Hermes in 1966. Regrettably I can't post it here due to copyright, but can show a pic of tthe finished model which should give you most of the info you need.
You will need to source 809 NAS badges for the intake sides - there is a pair on the kit decal sheet - and the small serials, which I was unable to cut in 1/48 scale; I used a Xtradecal sheet of generic lettering. You will also need to remove the fairings between the fuselage and intakes - see second photo - as early S2s did not have these - and make other mods relevant to an early machine.
Comments welcome.
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DC Gordon's Spitfire XIVe Markings in 1/32 Scale
By uncarina
Note: I developed and used these markings for my 1/32 Spitfire XIVe build. For some reason the main squadron codes have a thin outline that I was not able to remove (probably something simple but I am definitely on a learning curve! However, I got them to work so hopefully you can as well.
Cheers, Tom
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Codes-RAF
By MikeC
I saw a thread on LSP recently, in which the OP described the difficulties with installing certain fonts, which are recognised by MS WOrd and other software, but not picked up by the Silhouette Studio software. The process the poster described was basically the one I used: Type up the lettering you want in MS Word, scan it in, and manipulate it until you have your codes in your studio 3 file.
What a bother! But there is no way round it. However, the thread reminded me that I had created this file, but not uploaded it here. SO better late than never, here it is.
It contains all the letters and numerals in two of the most common font styles used by RAF aircraft. You can use them for squadron codes, serial numbers, or whatever you choose. Just copy and past the characters you require into your own Studio 3 file, size them and arrange them to suit your subject, and off you go. Applicable to all scales - although the smallest I've managed to cut are the 4" characters that the RN use for serials in 1/32 scale.
Hope this is useful.
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Supplement to MiloMinder Miss Virginia svg
By GeneK
This file is a rescanned and simplified version of "Miss Virginia" lettering. Additionally, this file includes both the left and right fuselage side lettering since they differed in style.
Gene K
As an aside: I scanned the Tamiya decal sheet, traced using Silhouette Studio, simplified the trace nodes, and converted the resulting studio file file to svg using
http://www.ideas-r-us-software.uk/FileConverters/SilhouetteStudioConverter.aspx .The latest version of Silhouette Studio has a much improved trace function.
And yes, the lettering is likely too small to reliably cut masks using the current Silhouette machines ... BUT, the forthcoming new machines (Portrait 3, Curio 2, and Cameo 5 )will have an optional Static Electricity Technology mat that MAY work with small lettering/numbers. BUT the additional $100 COST MAY BE A DEAL BREAKER to many.
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Meteor-Roundels-Walkways.studio3
By MikeC
Type C1 Roundels and walkways sized for 1/32 HKM Meteor. Sized for an A5 sheet of masking material.
Please Note: As at 9th August 2021 I offer no guarantee or warranty that this is the correct size simply because I have been unable to cut it yet due to problems with my Portrait 3: as soon as I'm able to I will try it myself and update the file if and as necessary.
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