Mozart

Welcome SC, I hope you find the site useful, and please feel free to add to the corporate knowledge! 😁 Max

Welcome “newguy”. If you are new-ish to model making in general, you may pick up more tips, tricks and knowledge on a site that covers all aspects of model-making such as https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php which is our sister site. This one deals exclusively with designing and using masks in model making, an essential aspect nonetheless. Max

Masters completed pending test fits on the clear parts when available:

Hello and welcome! It’s a learning curve that is well worth the effort. I’m not familiar at all with the Curio model, never heard of it in fact, but good luck! Max

Airscale Dornier 17 markings Please note, the current file as shown is a temporary one which will be updated within the next week or two. Its upload on to the site is to enable Peter to generate a QR code which will feature on the kit box which is presently being designed. File Information Submitter Mozart Submitted 09/07/2026 Category Aircraft - Military View File

Welcome Mal, sorry I missed your earlier posts. Good to see another LSPer join the fray of mask making and use, it's a great benefit especially in our scale. Regards Max

Thanks Kev, I’m getting there slowly!

I'm currently working on the masters for the Airscale Dornier 17 kit due for release this autumn. Peter has sent me a set of solid test prints on which to design, fit and modify the many panels of the canopy. Every element is cut, tested, altered as necessary, re-cut and fitted at least twice and on most occasions three or four times in order to get an accurate fit. Accuracy is obviously paramount. I will be providing Peter with an SVG file, I believe he plans to have them cut using kabuki tape. For those who prefer vinyl I will be posting the design here, along with the markings on both kits for people who like to paint their markings rather than using decals. Busy times! Max

Welcome to the Forum Johan, I hope you find it useful. Enjoy your return to modelling (as I did 20 years ago) and the fulfilling world of cutters. Max

100% yes Brad, the Designer Edition is an absolute must have. Funnily enough I have just this morning upgraded from DE+ to Business so that I can export SVG files to a customer. The free Silhouette version is very basic and clunky, DE is a game changer. Max

Indeed, welcome Brad. Canopy masks can be tricky, take patience and usually many test fits and adjustments, but very worthwhile. On compound curves make sure you cut some lines at right angles to the curve to help the mask to conform. Max

Thumbs up here for Oramask 810, fits the bill perfectly but I’d highly recommend Cricut transfer sheets for aligning the masks accurately. The “Tamiya” tape sheets are very expensive in comparison to Oramask and I find less forgiving to cut, but that could just be me. When using Oramask for canopies’ compound curves it’s wise the make some strategically placed side cuts to help the mask to conform more easily, like these Typhoon ones: Max

Hello Rudy, from one of my favourite countries! Silhouette cutters are wonderful machines, I couldn’t function without mine. Playing around with it is a good way to learn but hopefully you’ll find other tips and shortcuts here in the forum. Feel free to ask if you can’t find an answer. Max

Yep, welcome John, good to see you here. I don’t do Instagram so can’t really enjoy your models. Max

Welcome Daniel, you’ll find your cutter to be a very useful addition to your modelling tools. Max

That all sounds very interesting and promising Nektarios, I look forward to seeing some results especially how small the stencils can be cut. Welcome to the forum! Max

Welcome Andy, great intro! I hope you enjoy your delve into the model-making hobby, being able to make your own masks is so fulfilling and useful. There’s lots of advice here but if you need more, ask away. Max

Welcome Francis, sorry the late response! It appears from some reports that the earlier machines, like my Cameo 2 and your recent purchase whilst they do fewer “tricks” actually produce better and more consistent results! Any questions, ask away…..there are no daft ones! Max

It works Kev, well done!

Good to see you here Pete! If you build in 1/32, are you a member here It’s a great forum with very friendly helpful members, and administered expertly by Kev, see above. Max

Hello Gary, and welcome. The Silhouette sticky mats are super (read “over”) sticky to begin with but some of it will soon wear off so that it’s manageable. You could try de-tacking it to a degree by just placing your hands on it a few times, or a sheet of paper then easing it off carefully. It’s a pain but something you just have to work through I’m afraid. Max

As Kev says, hosting pictures is a learned art which puzzles many, but easy enough once you get into a routine. I use ImageShack, never had any difficulty with it.

Busy man then Jose, working in ATC! Welcome to masking madness.😀 Max

Glad you have joined us Dainis, welcome and hopefully you’ll find lots of useful stuff here. Are you on LSP too, it’s a good place to be! Max