Mozart

I have recently uploaded the marking masks for the Airscale Hawker Typhoon which is due for release in the New Year. The chosen schemes are a) for 183 Squadron R8884, a very early production Tiffy, portrayed in its distinctive markings worn during Exercise Spartan and b) JP843 of 197 Squadron. Both are car-door variants but differ slightly in several areas. The masks include wheel centres on both as are wing walkways. R8884 had a broad stripe running from just aft of the spinner, terminating forward of the cockpit so masks for this are provided. On JP843 there are masks for the black and white ID stripes painted under the wings, 12 and 24 inch in width on the real thing. QR codes will be on the box which link to these masks. When available and designed I’ll be uploading the masks for the canopy. Max

Good to see you here Mark....and another long time Mac user welcomes you, I really don't know why people bother with Windows! 😃 Hope you enjoy your time here, join in with the chat and contributions whenever you feel like it...the more the merrier! Max

Hawker Typhoon 197 Squadron JP843 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. File Information Submitter Mozart Submitted 11/27/2025 Category Specific Aircraft View File

Hawker Typhoon 183 Squadron R8884 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. File Information Submitter Mozart Submitted 11/27/2025 Category Specific Aircraft View File

Yep, me too. Guy, I know you are using a laser cutter now, can you give us some info on what you have and how successful it is?

Morning Mike, and welcome. I have been watching your Defiant progress over on BM, it’s going well! Have fun with your cutter and be sure to come back if you need any tips of help. Max

Hello Henrik and a warm welcome. You’ll have fun with your cutter, make sure you check your blade settings before you start though! When I bought mine 14 years ago I nearly cut through the mat! Max

Indeed, as an ancient Cameo 2 (11 years plus) user, I would be interested to hear what the issues are. Sometimes less is more…..mine is working fine but if it ever falls over I’ll be going down the Portrait route. Max

Tamiya Spitfire Mk IX wing masks This file complements the masks for the fuselage that I uploaded some time ago. File Information Submitter Mozart Submitted 11/06/2025 Category Aircraft - Military View File

I don’t know why I haven’t included the wings to be honest, I’ll check my files to see if it’s an oversight (aka senior moment) and if not I’ll draw them and add them to the fuselage ones. Max

I'm guessing that's you then James? Welcome to the magical world of making masks, you won't regret diving in! Max

Thanks for that Harry, very useful info and lots of tips! And just to add to that I used my Infinity this afternoon and have fallen back in love with it again! Max

Good to see you here Tom, you sound about my vintage…..ditto…..Airfix Spitfire in blue as first kit, 1/6 from Woolies! Max

Ok Kev, I can see your point. It’s a shame that this undeniably excellent resource isn’t better known about and that sponsorship hasn’t been forthcoming. The site of course hosts the masks that I designed for the Airscale Defiant, linking with a QR code on the kit, and in recent discussions with Peter I’ll shortly be doing the same for his Typhoon so there’s an implicit element of “sponsorship” there, albeit not (yet?) financial! Max PS I have donated!

Is “cricket cutter” auto-text for Cricut Russ? :) Welcome, I hope you find the site useful Max….another nearly 80 year old modeller!

I find myself again questioning not only the viability of the site Kev, but also its raison d’etre. Don’t get me wrong, I’m prepared to make a donation to help out because there’s no reason why you should be the one to bear all the cost, but if there’s no tangible gain of any sort in it for you other than altruism, why do it? Max

Welcome aboard Ken….1/72 eh….that’s small but good luck! I imagine you’ll be fine with national markings etc but serial numbers will be pushing the limits. I recently cut some 1/48 masks for a friend though and they came out well, so you never know! Keep us informed. Max

Hello Casey, and welcome to the forum. It sounds like you have a lot to offer. Max

I have tried it in 1/48th, it’s impossible!

I use exclusively MRP paints Mark. Very easy to use, dry within minutes.

Looks like you’re on the right track Mark, practice then is the thing! Good luck. Max