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This is a general announcement that contains information pertinent to all members, so please read and take note! For a long time now, the server Scale Model Paint Masks is hosted on has been slowly becoming obsolete, and I've been trying to find the time to either upgrade it or migrate to a new one. Things are coming to a head now, however, as there's a new version of the forum software coming out soon that absolutely won't work on our current server configuration. This means that sometime soon - possibly as early as next week - I'll be organising to have the website and forums migrated to a brand-new server. This will inevitably entail some down time, and perhaps a few quirks afterwards. I'll endeavour to keep everyone as in the loop as possible. With regard to the new version of the forum software, this will introduce quite a few new features, and some important changes, one of which I'd like to flag here, as it will affect most of us. Once the new forum software is installed, we'll no longer be able to log in using your forum display names - email addresses will be required instead. I'm pretty sure you're able to log in with your email addresses now (will confirm shortly), and if so, I recommend everybody starts doing that immediately, so that the transition to v5 of the software is as trouble-free as possible. Just to clarify: the server migration and forum software upgrade are two different things, and will be happening at different times. But the latter requires the former, so one step at a time. This will also affect the KLP Publishing and Large Scale Planes websites, the latter of which uses the same software as we do here. Stay tuned! Kev

Hello, I've just joined this forum so let me intruduce myself. My name is Bogdan, I'm a modeller from Poland. I build only 1/32 scale models - mostly Italian WWII. I just hate using decals because some of them are undpredictable duing (or after) application process so I definitely prefer masks. I've built several models using Montex mask and MRP paints with quite satisfactory effect but several days ago I bought Cameo Silhouette 4 plotter and my plan is to learn how to cut my own masks so the decals will no longer be needed. And here is short review of my latest builds with the use of masks. Some smal or complicated details are decals - but not too many of them. I hope you'll like them. 1) Bf-109G-6/R-6, 1/32 Trumpeter - in the livery of Tenente Ugo Drago from 363 Squadriglia 150 Gruppo, Sciaccia, Sicily, July 1943 - Montex (tactical) and P Mask (erla scheme on wings) masks, stencils - wet HGW transfers 2) Bf-109F-2, 1/32 Hasegawa - 363 Squadriglia 150o Gruppo Autonomo at the Sciacca airfield in Sicily in June - July 1943 - only Montex mask used, stencils - HGW wet transfers 3) Fiat G.55 Centauro - 1/32 Pacific Coast Models - Captain Ugo Drago, 1a Squadriglia 2o Gruppo Caccia at Cascina Vaga, May 1944 - Montex masks, decals - only squadron badge and producers plate with serial number 4) Fw-190D-9, 1/32 Hasegawa - Hptm. Waldemar Wubke, JG44, april 1945 - Montex mask, decal - only insription beneath the cockpit. Stencils - HGW wet transfers 5) A6M5c Zero, 1/32 Hasegawa - Tetsuzo Iwamoto, 252 Naval Flying Group, 311 Sqn - no decals used - only Montex Mask. Stencils - HGW wet transfers 6) Macchi Mc.202 Folgore, 1/32 Italeri - Serie III aircraft, 96a Squadriglia, 9o Gruppo, 4o Stormo CT, Comiso, October 1941 - Montex mask used for national insignia - the rest are (unfortunately) decals from various sets