Introductions

Hi, I have been modelling for a rather long life time, but have not as yet gotten around to using a cutter to cut masks. However, back in the day I was responsible for much decal art work, so I might get around to resurrecting some of that for use on current kits. And cutting masks also allow us to achieve that holy grail or two (thinks Latin American Mustangs in 1/32 as example)

My name is Steve I have been building models since i was 12 , A few years ago i decided i wanted started making my own mask and soon after that i wanted to sale what i was making that was just about the same time my wife became foster parents and we got our first placement . I was able to get a few sales but just could not devote the time I needed to because the high needs of my children . I have always found a way to get some bench time in my spare time.

Hi all, I have been producing paint masks to order since 2005 as Miracle Paint Masks. I am now retired but I still produce paint masks for Uschi van der Rosten and Hypersonic Models. I now just try and build models and I always paint on the markings. I will still do the odd set of masks for those that can communicate in a way that is helpful. I have tried to push the boundries of what is thought possible with painted on markings. I use Coral Draw X6 to draw. I'm self taught so I still have some stuff to learn, probably. I use a Summa D60 plotter cutter and precision ground knives to achieve the optimal cut. I use Ultra Mask masking film for my paint masks.

Such a good initative !! I usually do all masks myself (expect for the small stencill stuff or REALLY complicated artwork) in CAD. As such I usually do it in a 'generalized' form that I can then scale to whatever purpose I want it for. My files are usually dxf that can be imported into the silhouette software. Only just recently started to use the tracing functions in the software - still have something to learn but it looks promising Thomas Denmark

I’m a Silhouette Cameo 2 + Designer Edition user. I draw all of my masks just using the inbuilt software so I haven’t explored any other types yet. I love the potential that cutting my own masks gives me to be able to build the individual aircraft that I so often need, allied to the fact that I’m useless at applying decals! Looking forward to seeing your new venture develop Kev, good on you! Max