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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.

These masks were drawn from the Tamiya instructions for their Mk IX Spitfire but are probably useable on many types as a generic scheme. Please note, I drew these for my own use, they are not perfect and not professionally produced so will probably need "tweaking" if you decide to use them. The screenshots show location of the camouflage sections, it presumes that a base coat of Ocean Grey has been applied so these allow for Dark Green only. UPDATE 26/3/21 I've amended the file for the fuselage; on fitting the masks to my model I found that I had omitted to provide a mask for the port side above the tailplane, this is now included and positioned on the sheet in the bottom right hand corner. Also amended are the engine panels, the original versions were too high. UPDATE 27/3/21 Another amendment, the fin flashes were slightly too large but have been altered to fit. I've also added the mask for the upper engine panel, shown on the sheet as "Nose". Max

Quite tricky masks to both draw and use, the fist insignia needs to be built up in layers.

This is my first attempt at constructing a 3D model in a CAD program (don't ask how long this took, lol) It's not perfect by any means and I had to "scale" it one millimetre or two narrower before I printed it out. (It is not permanently attached in this sample image - just placed) Also, I cut the copilot seat apart (seat and backrest) and will glue this to the inside of the frame after it's painted black. Lastly, I cut the copilot rudder bars, and re-attached them in the "stowed" position. The "spare" control column will be hung on the rigging.

A pretty accurate mask (at least for my old tired eyes) for Cricket or Silhouette.

My first post so go gentle! This is the Arma Hobby Paint Scheme A which Arma Hobby kindly made available as a PDF on their website https://armahobbynews.pl/en/blog/2019/01/03/masks-for-hurricane-models-pattern-a-and-b/. I will post the Scheme B once I have converted and tidied up. Hope you find it useful.

Made this file for stars and bars mask for a P-51. Scaled for the different sizes. Printed them on Tamiya sheet paper on a silhouette portrait 3, blade depth 1, force 6, speed 1, pass 1. There was very minimal lifting on a couple star points but using a rubber cuticle pusher, was able to return the points to their correct position.

Colourful Hurricane for the new Revell 1/32 kit. based on a profile in the Airframe and miniatures monograph. 73 Sqn RAF BD930 "R". Tested on paint mule and squadron insignia worked well. Enjoy! John

Drawn in 1/48 scale for the new Airfix kit, inside and outside masks. Max

This is my solution to replicate the rib tapes and stitching seen on biplanes with fabric-covered wings and also some monoplanes which still had fabric covered elevators, rudders etc such as the Hurricane shown in my photograph.

Canopy masking for the two versions of the Me 410 by Airfix. Extra clear parts are on the clear parts tree but not designated in the instructions. Feedback always appreciated. Craig

Canopy masks for Tamiya Bf109 E-4/7, kit #61063. Appreciate any feedback.

The 1/32 scale Italeri Tornado kits (at time of submission IDS, ECR and GR4 boxings) have a wing glove in a vinyl-like material to protect the slot the wings sweep back into. It occurred to me while building my GR4 that this would need masking for painting, so I knocked up these masks. The top one is for part 4J (port), under that 3J (starboard). NB: I have tested these against the wing glove parts, but have not tested them yet on the assembled model. When I have I'll update them if need be.

Hi, Masks for main markings for a C630 F-ANRY from DORA WINGS 1/48 kit. Also some masks for clear parts.

SVG file for folks using other other than Silhouette cutters, or who want to trace/cut manually. Gene K

Exportet as .dxf from Lightburn. I hope it´s usable for maybe other machines like plotters. Just ignore the wavy outline of the "Miss Virginia"-Lettering, it comes out just fine, because of the small size.

I used this project as a medium to learn how to use Silhouette Studio (and to replace the Bf 109E in the 1/48 Airfix Dogfight Double kit with a more factually accurate Bf 109F-4 that saw action over Malta). I haven't cut it yet on my cameo, but the scalable vector maps should be usable for any masking between 1/48 and 1/32 scales. Please check sizes are appropriate.

Kotare Spitfire Mk. Ia Insignia Masks ... these have been drawn based on the kit's decal sheet (ie nothing has been traced). Obviously these haven't been tested (yet) but should hopefully give you guys a basis to move forward with and save you a bit of time Working on the canopy masks, but that could take a bit more time

Included in the Tamiya 1/48 F-4B kit is a printed canopy mask sheet that requires cutting out the individual pieces. This file does that cutting for you. Hand traced, and fits precisely. Cut settings are for Oramask 810 ... that also work with Tamiya tape. Gene K

Applied to early production F-16s to increase their fatigue life. Cheers, Hoops

Silhouette Studio Canopy Masks for ALL 1/72 Hasegawa "new" Phantom kits released in 1990 and after. Hasegawa does not differentiate between long nose or short nose windscreens as do the new FineMolds kits (the long nose Phantoms have shorter windscreens than the short nose Phantoms). An SVG file is included for use with other cutters like the Cricut ... or for manual cutting. Gene K

This is my first attempt at making my own masks with a Cameo 4. I cut them onto Tamiya masking sheet, which seemed to work OK. In the photos which show the results on the 1/72 Academy Mustang, the insignia and squadron codes were painted using the masks that I'd made with the cutter. I'm fairly pleased with the result, however the roundels are a little wonky. The smaller serial numbers are decals, as the cutter couldn't cope with that small size with the Tamiya tape. I have some Artool Hobby Mask that I may try in the future for such small lettering.

hope this is useful instead of stencil made from oromask might be better on card stock so that you can soften the edges