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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1/48 Bf-109f-4 canopy mask for Eduard kit. Before cutting make sure the width is 1.242in and the height is 2.210in. If need to re scale make sure the height and width are correct first. Cheers!

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1-48 f4f-4 tamiya insignia camo.studio3

Hi there, insignia, numbering and camo for the Tamiya 1/48 F4F-4, white 28 on Guadalcanal

numbering created with USN font then converted to path so I believe shouldn't be a problem if you dont have the font installed

rest traced from instructions

some spares and always recommend to do your own dimension checks

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Stencils for the 1/48 Monogram SBD. The letter font is USN_Stencil.

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Set of masks for roundels and camera apertures for Kotare's 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk.I PR Type A.

Nothing too fancy, I just copied the dimensions of the kit decals. This file contains roundels for both marking options in the kit, as well as masks for the two camera apertures, one in each wing.

A note - the kit instructions tell you to drill a 5mm hole for the lenses - dont! Use a file and carefully ream out the hole, test fitting the lens until it's a friction fit. 5mm seems too large, I think mine is 4.65mm, I have made the aperture masks to fit my hole. Your mileage may vary!

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The insignia were modeled after the new Revell kit 03752.

This specific Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10 (Erla design) belonged to the 11th Squadron of Jagdgeschwader 300 and was found abandoned at Prag-Kbely (Gbel) airfield in May 1945, after the end of the war.

I created the file in .svg and .studio3 formats.

Have fun building it!

Harry

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Hi all

Kotare Bf109K-4 "White 5" 1./NJG11

1/32 masks - national and aircraft number for a Bf109K-4 from 1./NJG11 "White 5". Original decal sheet was from AML

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These are the masks designed for the Airscale Hawker Typhoon R8884 TF-L of 183 Squadron. The markings are specifically as applied during Exercise Spartan and include the white identifying stripe along the nose. Also masks for wheel centres and wing walkways.

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Airscale Typhoon fuse port.studio3

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Airscale Typhoon camo wings.studio3

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My first go at making a stencil. I've started the old Monogram 1/48 SB2C Helldiver. I am waiting for my cutter to arrive, and played with the Silhouette software. If anyone see errors or flaws, please let me know.

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Looking for Luftwaffe Werknummer files - does anyone have them?

I have had a trawl around and surprisingly can't see any...lots of crosses, swastikas and chevrons etc

Ideally looking for a choice of both 'split stencil' style and regular solid numbers, since I'm not sure what type (Bf109 G-10 "Gigi") had, plus I'm sure that both sorts will no doubt come in useful down the line...

Any help / pointers much appreciated

Nick

For masking the main landing wheel wells is they are to be painted after airframe painting.

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These are the masks designed for the Airscale Hawker Typhoon JP843 OV-T of 197 Squadron. The masks include the underwing identification stripes, wheel centres, wing walkways and the aircraft letter (T in this case) worn by most 197 Squadron Typhoons on the leading edge of the wing inboard of the inner cannon.

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This file complements the masks for the fuselage that I uploaded some time ago.

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Hi guys,

here's a marking for a Grumman F4F-3 of

Capt. Carey, John F. - VMF-221 - Battle of Midway, June 1942

in 1/48 scale

Have fun building!

Harry

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Here I have Luftwaffe letters and numbers from World War II, with and without borders, in the correct format.

The black characters are shown as written for character spacing.

The yellow characters have the borders typical of the Luftwaffe at that time.

The blue characters have no borders.

The yellow and blue characters are all individual so you can place them as you need them. The size is also adjustable for the appropriate scale.

Don't worry about the colors; they are for illustrative purposes only and do not interfere with the plotter cutting process.

Have fun using the templates!

Harry

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This is my latest offering a Messerschmitt Bf-109 G-4 of 4/JG53 based in Tunisia in 1943. I used the profile in the 1/72 scale Eduard kit instructions as inspirations although all the makings here are drawn by me. It is option I here https://eduard-cdn.oxyshop.cloud/out/media/2112.pdf

The Eduard 1/72 scale kits are fantastic too btw.

I found the easiest way to do the national makings is to paint the areas to me maked white first then fit the white masks and paint the black areas. Finally cover the makings with a "coverall" mask and paint the camouflage. There are a few shots showing the nose insignia process. The dotted lines are for the wing walks.

Enjoy

John

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Tamiya 61115 - Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) Camouflage - 1/48

I recommend using thin cardboard or paper for cutting to create a smooth color gradient.

If you want a hard color edge, use film, of course.

The file names are self-explanatory.

Have fun modeling!

Harry

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Hurricane Mk.I - Camouflage A and B - 1/72

Camouflage pattern based on a template from Arma Hobby in 1/72 scale.

Source:

Arma Hobby

MASKS FOR HURRICANE MODELS PATTERN A AND B

Posted by Marcin Ciepierski | 03/01/2019 | Arma Hobby kits, Blog, Modeling advise

Have fun crafting.

Harry

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The long and short of it is, I need some custom masks cutting for the star patterns. Does anyone know of anyone who's doing this, 1ManArmy excepted, I've spoken with Sven and he's flat out. Any contacts gratefully received,thanks

Hallo,

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P-47D Thunderbolt - Francis Stanley „Gabby“ Gabreski

Keine Abschussmarkierungen, da diese zu klein sind um sie vernüftig zu plotten.

Leider ohne Camouflage, da ich noch keinen guten Weg gefunden habe, um diese spezielle Tarnung zu plotten.

Gruß

Harry

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