Kevin Futter

Thanks for the kind words, Gazza! Hopefully the site can grow and improve along with you.

Kev

Howdy folks,

Due to popular demand, I've created a new Works in Progress section in the forums:

https://www.scalemodelpaintmasks.com/index.php?/forum/20-works-in-progress/

There you can post the progress of builds you're working on that you will be using paint masks on. You can post the entire build from start to finish, or just focus on those sequences that involve the masking and painting process. Either way, the point is to showcase your work, and help people see how it's done.

Have fun!

Kev

I've now set up the Works in Progress forum, and moved this thread into it as the very first entry! I'll let you guys read all about it in the Rules of the Road post.

Kev

Welcome to the Scale Model Paint Masks Works in Progress forum! Here you can post the progress of builds you're working on that you will be using paint masks on. You can post the entire build from start to finish, or just focus on those sequences that involve the masking and painting process. Either way, the point is to showcase your work, and help people see how it's done.

Have fun!

Kev

22 minutes ago, Mozart said:

Agreed Kev. Any further thoughts about a WiP section for the site, or shall we do as Mike has done and put progress pics in the Gallery? 
Max 

I'll definitely go ahead with it, I just need to find the time to set it up! Hopefully this week.

Kev

Terrific result, Mike! Looking forward to your glamour shots.

Kev

Thanks for posting this here, Woody! Very useful tutorial.

Kev

Lovely work, Mike! Looks terrific.

Kev

Welcome aboard, Gary!

Great to have you here.

Kev

Welcome aboard!

I'd heartily recommend the Silhouette range over the Cricut models, just on the basis that the latter require you to use web-based software to run, and limit your projects to 20 per month.

Kev

I think the idea of allowing members to contribute a full build thread is a good one, even if most members don't. I'm keen to keep this forum pretty focussed on its niche, and not become Yet Another Modelling Forum. But if broadening the content broadens the membership and helps keep the site viable, then I'm all for it. I'll try to get something set up during the week.

Kev

I like this idea Max, and will ponder it some more. I need to decide whether we go for a full-blown build forum pertaining to the use of paint masks, or try to place artificial limits on which portions of the build can be shown (i.e., only the masking and painting sequences). Thoughts? I'm leaning towards the former, personally.

Kev

No problem at all, Mike. It's just housekeeping. I've deleted to second file and thread, so hopefully no more confusion!

Kev

6 hours ago, MikeC said:

 

Possibly a silly question Kev, but how does one do this? I've just updated my Meteor roundels & walkways file, and it's created a whole new thread.  Did I miss something obvious? 

On the original upload, there's a "File Actions" pop-up menu link that gives you the following options:

The second one from the top is "Upload a new version". That's it!

Kev

Excellent outcome, Mike! When I get the time, I intend to create a section in the forums that collates all the online documentation and tutorials I can find, so that we have a bit of a one-stop-shop for troubleshooting.

Kev

Sounds like a very strange and frustrating problem, Mike. I wish you luck with it, and hope you can get it resolved soon. I wish I could be of some help!

Kev

5 minutes ago, Winnie said:

Well! I found it!

I guess as the word spreads, more peeps will join for sure.

Mask cutting is a niche part of the hobby for sure.

 

 

 

Welcome aboard, Winnie! Yes, mask cutting is indeed a niche, but a valuable one, and one that more modellers will start to experiment over time, I think. It's a shame that the cutting machines remain relatively expensive, but an entry-level unit like the Silhouette Portrait doesn't really cost much more than a decent airbrush or compressor.

Kev

Terrific work, Gaz!

Kev

On 7/30/2021 at 4:15 PM, Mozart said:

It’s always worth reading and sharing places where you get good, reliable and prompt service Mike, so I think it’s a worthwhile idea. Any thoughts Kev? 
Max 

Let me think about this one. Topics such as what you guys are suggesting tend to be time-sensitive, and posts can go stale pretty quickly. I think perhaps broadening the idea to a general Reviews section might work better; that way, members can post reviews of whatever they feel is relevant: hardware, software, consumables, suppliers, etc.

Kev

Excellent choice in my opinion, Mike. I wish you luck with it, and hope that it fulfils both your expectations and your needs.

Kev

15 hours ago, MikeC said:

Under my current plans, the PCC is downstairs and the cutter will be in the room directly above - but perhaps I need to rethink that.

I honestly don't think that arrangement is ideal, Mike. Bluetooth has a very limited range (estimates seem to vary, but 10m is commonly given), and generally doesn't penetrate obstacles as well as radio waves or wi-fi, for example. It might work, but given Dave's account of his flaky Bluetooth experience, I reckon you'd be better off sticking with USB if you can. I certainly know what it's like to not have any room though, as a lack of it was the primary reason I chose the Portrait over the Cameo.

Kev

Awesome! Good luck with it. I've just amended your post so it shows the image inline (your link was using bbCode, which the forum software no longer supports).

Kev

I only have a Portrait 2, and I don't believe it has Bluetooth. I'm using it via USB, which works well enough. I'm not sure if the Portrait 3 has Bluetooth as standard, but if it does, it's probably your best choice for the combination of convenient footprint and connectivity options. That said, if you'll be siting the device somewhere where there's room for the larger Cameo, then perhaps that device's extended performance and features will be more attractive, especially given that Bluetooth takes away the need for it to be within cable's reach of your computer.

The big difference with the Cricut, as I understand it, is that it doesn't come with any software that you run on your computer. Rather, you have to use their cloud-based software and services to run the device. And they recently made some changes to that functionality that limits the way you can use it - I can't remember exactly what they were now, but I've posted about it elsewhere in the forums. In short, I'd stick with the Silhouette product over the Cricut range.

Kev

29 minutes ago, MikeC said:

Hi Kev,  I'm here, and thanks.

Excellent! Thanks, Mike.

Kev

OK folks, as far as I can tell, we're live on the new server now. I managed to get the two confused and make this post on the old one, so my guess is that some of you may have seen an earlier version of this update post, and then watched it disappear later. DNS propagation can be a bit of a nightmare when you're moving a site, and there's really no easy way to tell which version you're looking at, unless you switch the old one off completely.

Anyway, chime in if you're seeing this!

Kev