Introductions

Hello every body. Just bought my first silhouette machine. A cameo. Quite some work on the bench I reckon. Thanks for accepting me here.

Good day everyone! I am a modeler from the city of Grand Rapids, USA. (We happen to be getting a blizzard right now.) I mostly build aircraft in 1/72 and 1/48 scale, and I have been considering getting into creating my own masks for a year or so. My initial interest here is painting aircraft graphics and lettering/numbering instead of using decals that are hard to find, expensive, or damaged. Yesterday, I came across a previously owned, well-maintained Silhouette Cameo 3 with some extras for $60. Seemed like a good entry point, so I jumped on it. I use Hyperscale Forums regularly, and saw this website posted by a member several m…

Hi, Thought I would introduce myself, Im a 1/72 scale modeler from central Scotland, mainly aircraft and armour , but I've dabbled in some fantasy and naval stuff. I really really like building dioramas, maybe its I like to tell a story lol I have about 5 ideas in my head for dioramas and one on the bench lol. I enjoy building entropy stuff, you know wrecked ruined and abandoned stuff as you can see below. I picked up a Cricut Air 2 just before xmas second hand for £90, I guess am wanting to experiment a little and see what I can do with it, I like the idea of being able to create my own masks for things like aircraft code letters, I know the tin…

Hi all, considering buying a cutting plotter, which I then did, I'm waiting for it to arrive, I discovered this forum. some of my models with insignia painted via hand cut masks are already on LSP, but I think I've reached my limit with that technique: it's time to learn something new. see you soon, I hope, Paolo

Hello, i am Phil from France. I don't have yet a machine to make the masks on 1/32 airplane models. However, the purchase is planned for some time. Seeing your achievements gives me ideas for the futur. Friendships to all.

Hello everyone, thank you for accepting me. I have paused scale modelling for a few years and now i am back into it. My focus is on WWII-era Aircraft from the pacific theatre, vietnam-era Jets and early helicopters. Mainly in 48scale. A few month ago i started 3d-printing and i have also purchased a laser-module for my Ender 3 S1. Now i want to laser cut some of your masking templates with it. Currently i am working on the Tamiya P-38 "Miss Virginia". If i manage to make some usable masks for the Nose-Art and maybe other markings, i will upload the files. In the past, my father did some Decal templates and had them printed b…

I only build military jets in 1/32 scale. I've been making my paint masks with a Silhouette cameo 1 for a while now. My dream is to find a cutting technique similar to the PAINT masks from 1manarmy.be, but I have my own idea of how it's done, I'm thinking of laser cutting, let's see... All the best. Scan1701

Good morning, John from Greece (a.k.a zaxos345 as an LSP member) I dont have a cutting machine yet but i am thinking of buying one seriously! Very nice to find you here, a very good starting point to get an idea of how to create some masks!! John

Hello to you all found this forum when i whas looking for a solution for my problems with my cutter. I hope to learn a lot of stuff over here. For me its all new and a lot to discover in the world off making mask i work with the cameo 4 but have a few setting problems i think. But thats for another topic the plan is to make masks for my scale models

Thanks for accepting me. Some of the files I've reviewed look amazing. Many of you have incredible skiils.

Hi, i am practicing this hobby since 50 years and still in the learning curve… own a silhouette pointer for other purpose than modeling. Favorite scales are : 1/35 and 1/32 for vehicules and military planes, 1/144 for civilian planes. Benoit

Someone on another forum posted a link here, thought it looked like an interesting forum. I'm old and retired, so I plan on lurking more, posting less. I am also happy to see the 1/72nd Hasegawa canopy set as I am trying to finish one off. Thanks for letting me join.

Hello Everyone, Glad to be here. I stumbled upon the forum while looking for spitfire masks. After looking around a bit, I'm really curious about how I can make my own masks. I'm working on a small Char B, and it seems that masking would be a preferable approach to free-handing with an airbrush. 🙂 J

Just starting with Cameo 4, no knowledge in this area yet, a lot to learn. 5 years modeling, mostly WW2 airplanes. Preferred scale 1:32

Have a silhouette Cameo 4 and I cut masks for my models but my knowledge of the process is very limited. Looking forward to learn tips and tricks and get better with the software and cutting

Hi, I am Scott Bricker I started building again around 2002. My main focus is aviation in 1/48. I am the current President of Northern Virginia IPMs and aim to help spread this great hobby of ours and share tips and tricks so we all can get better. I currently have a Cameo 4 and have been making masks for years for my builds. I look forward to sharing some of my masks in the coming future. You can find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ssbricker I run or help manage a couple of aviation groups and pages. Group Build Groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheworldgroupbuild Around the World - Small Air Forces Group Build ht…

Got back into modelling after a long layoff about 7-8 years ago. Have got fed up with thick decals, decals that crack whilst applying, lack of choice for markings etc, etc. Have gone through the forum and digested all of the valuable information in there and have downloaded Silhouette Studio to start having a play before splashing out on a Cameo. Andy

Just made my first successful cut on my silhouette for a 1/48 RAAF P39. Will post the outcome when it get's to that stage. Great site here - look forward to learning heaps from you all.

Hello all, I discovered this forum from LSP. I've modelled for many years and I'm fascinated by modern advancements in home diy tools and techniques. Very much looking forward to seeing what everyone's up to. Cheers, Guy

Hello, I am a modeler for more than 20 years. I'm a graphic designer, in my day, I work with a two plotter one prints and the other cut's the two have 1.62 mt. My software is CorelDraw and Illustrator. In the begin of the pandemic i started to draw my cut masks, for my planes and for auto windows. i have some drawing, hope i can help.. Thanks in advance for add me Vitor A.

Hi folks I've just joined the site, hoping to make more use of my Silhouette Cameo vinyl cutter for making paint masks for my RC model aeroplanes. So far I've only used the machine for cutting vinyl stick-on markings, but want to progress to paint masks for airbrushing. Looking forward to taking part in the site and seeing what everyone is up to. Best wishes Brian

Hello everybody, thanks for allowing me on board. I'm primarily an aircraft and armour modeller with a bit of space (real and fictional) thrown in for good measure, and the odd ship or two. (Okay I do everything apart from Cars and Motorcycles). I have been pondering the purchase of a cutter for some while now to aid in paint masking and possibly some scratch building. Finally purchased a 2nd hand Cameo 4. Need to read through all the tutorials and posts to gain some knowledge. Got to get to grips with the software (at the same time learning the software for my 3D resin printer too) and still find some time for modelling. So apologies in advance if I ask any silly que…

Hello there 😀 French modeler for nearly 35 years. After a loooong break I went back to modeling since 2015. My Favorite scale 1/48h, modern jets and US Vietnam Era, and also a special project, building the Jolly Rogers birds through the years. Total newbie in silhouette and other make cutting plotting and drawing. I bought a Portrait 2 second hand for my first try Best regards

Glad I found this site. Jim

Hi members, Thanks for allowing me to join in. I've been interested in making masks for markings mostly. A recent project I been looking at has peeked my interest in giving this a try. I have a Brother Scan n cut 2 that's been sitting in the box and I would like to give it a try. The project I'm thinking about is markings for the 1/32 Hobbyboss F-84E. I have a set of Aeromaster 1/48 decals that would look great if I can get it to work out. I am thinking I will need to scan in the decals and go from there. Work commitments will limit my progress for sure, but I will check in when I can. 🍻