This video is hosted by “weekend Matt”. Top button undone and sleeves rolled up, trying to connect with the audience 😁 Now I’m off to try painting again.
Quick tip when it comes time to apply the vinyl (or the painting mask) to the lexan body, especially on larger designs that are hard to position correctly on the body: Once you have applied masking tape (or transfer tape) and removed the vinyl backing paper, use a piece of parchment paper to cover about 90% of the vinyl design, leaving only a small edge of the vinyl adhesive exposed. The parchment paper will NOT stick to the vinyl adhesive and allow you to freely slide the design into exact position. Once there, use the burnishing tool to adhere the small area of exposed vinyl adhesive, serving as an anchor point. At that point, you can carefully lift up the remaining material, slide the parchment paper out, and then burnish the rest of the decal into final position. This also works great when using multiple colors of vinyl as an exterior decal - the parchment paper lets you align each color layer before adhering to the body. Hope this suggestion helps!
Works perfectly! I’ve done two drag body’s with my own racing team. I drew the files and my LHS owner cuts vinyl $5 a logo for painting masks (two sides) no more liquid mask on the light table. At 68 I’m still painting
Oracal (Orafol) is one of the best sign vinyls on the market. The term "Intermediate" is the quality of the actual vinyl. There are generally 2 types of manufacturing processes, cast and calendered (cast being the higher quality). The vinyl you have (651) is calendered. 651 is pretty much the standard for signs and vehicle decals, etc. For your purposes of masking and decals, 651 is an ideal cost to usage value. Orafol also makes a masking material, but it would be hard to justify the additional cost. There's also a lower tack "removable" vinyl (631) which has a slightly higher price tag. But, if you're not having issues with the 651, then I would just stick with that. I would recommend one thing when it comes to making decals/masks and that would be the usage of application or transfer tape. The adhesive isn't as aggressive as masking tape which helps with the release of the decal. The R-Tape brand is a go to for consistency. They make transparent and semi-opaque versions. One other recommendation is to look in to the Silhouette brand craft cutters. They are distributed by Graphtec which is a manufacturer of commercial plotter/cutters.
Just picked a Cricut and been looking for tutorials so perfect timing Matt. This will be a solid video for folks to reference and gain experience in the RC community.. Absolutely a game changer for painting. Cheers mate 👍
@JAM-vu3ol I have the cricut joy, rc decals or masks are small and the joy can do everything I've needed done..also didn't have a lot of space, so small form factor was ideal. I don't airbrush, I am a rattle can guy. I think Matt has the Paasche airbrush
@JAM-vu3ol 2 years.. the app is fairly functional, you can get more features with a subscription.. I think the cameo might be a bit more open source, but I could be wrong...? The joy has done everything I needed for my rc body needs
We just bought a cricut. Of course my wife wants to make her own things but the main reason we bought it is to make decals and logos for my RC cars. I told her to watch UA-cam videos to learn. This is very helpful for me because I need to learn how to make a logo for my current project. Thanks!
Top tip: when your cutting mat stops getting sticky, clean off the old adhesive with goo gone (not the wrong one Josh was using) and then mask the edges and spray 'batting adhesive' (found at the craft store, it is similar to the 3M adhesive, but similar to the original stickiness of the cutting mat). Also, keep the plastic sheet that came with it on the adhesive in between uses to prevent cat hair from gunking it all up. I use a Brother Scan n Cut which is very similar, but super easy to use vector files or the main selling feature is you can take an existing printed sticker, Scan it, then the software can find the edges and cut it out.
I’ve been using my cameo silhouette for six years now. I originally bought it to cut vinyl transfers for T-shirts as well as window decals, but have since transitioned it to strictly a hobby vinyl cutter. I now use it to make masks for my RC cars, I have also used it used it to make decals for models, slot cars and RC cars, boats or anything that needs A custom cut decal. I use oracle 650 exclusively which is an indoor outdoor permanent vinyl. It’s probably my most used hobby tool.
OUTSTANDING video!!! Purchased a Cricut Maker for my wife in 2020. She never used it 😂 and just told me I can have it! Whoo-hoo!! Can’t wait to create some epic paint masks with it. I truly appreciate your video
My girlfriend and I just started using her Silhouette vinyl cutter to make decals and masks, and it is Awesome! I can now “print” all the masks that I failed horribly to make using tape or liquid mask b4.
Love this video!!! I have been using a vinyl plotter to help me paint for at least 20 years now. I don't use a cricut I actually use a bigger (28 inch ) format plotter/ cutter by gcc (You can get a decent sized cutter now for a couple hundred bucks that actually works if you ever plan on making larger decals) and every time I use the cutter for more of the design and do less and less hand cutting. I design all my graphics on illustrator instead of downloading them just because I'm fairly proficient at it, but I was stoked to see you show people how to pull designs off the internet instead of having to create it themselves ( which is why I think most people shy away from this bit of tech). Loved this video, keep up the great content.
Thanks for watching! Yeah, as you know I use Illustrator, but it's not the easiest program to learn right away, so I wanted to be able to give some easy options.
"Flip vertical" is good if you are manipulating shapes and stuff like that to make a design. There's also an option on the "make it" screen to mirror the image, which would also work for your purpose of flipping the text.
Excellent how-to vid! I've been wanting to get a vinyl cutter for some time now, but wasn't really sure how hard it would be to make decals and masks. Now after watching I see how easy it really is! Thanks for sharing this and I look forward to seeing more in the future!
I've been on the fence about getting a Cricut. No more. It is now on the "Must Have Soon " list! I would be using it for markings on RC planes. Many thanks fror the Video!
Heck Yeah Matt I've been using my Cricut Cutter for the Paint Masks and the Exterior Graphics on my RC's for a few months now... Weeding is the key on small text like my Corporal Crawler Theme Pro-Line Gladiator on the Gen 7 Sport ✌🤠👍 Having Fun Laughing Playing and RCing 👍😎👍 AOAH 🙏 Stay Safe and Play Healthy My Friend ❣️
You did a better job explaining the software for these machines than some of the other videos I’ve watched. Thanks man. Now I’ll be using my gf’s bday gift for RC stuff lol.
Loved the video. I have an old school 1st Gen cricut uses the old style cartridges to change fonts 😝 but that being said one thing I use to make paint masks is shelf paper we used to call it Mac tac . It comes in large rolls and since it’s a mask colours don’t matter but white or frosted is easy to find and easy to cut.
I have a Silhouette Camero 3 vinyl cutter that I only used a few times to make stickers. Never tried to make paint masks with it. I painted a few bodies, but only in 1 or 2 colors, nothing fancy. Guess what I'm gonna (try) do this weekend! Great video, thanks!
Love my Cricut.. crazy useful. I will say larger logos/graphics cut more smoothly and are easier.. but I've made some reasonable small text graphics with it, too. FUN stuff!!
Why is it? Some of your best most informative videos. Always cost me money! I do enjoy how you put it in laymans terms. Definitely brings up the confidence level. Always appreciate the info. Right On Brother 👊
I recently bought a Cricut maker just for this purpose. I’ve been looking for a good video to show me how to make the masks. Excellent video and will share with others that are looking to do this
Thanks Matt! This is for sure a game changer!! I don’t know if you have yet or not, but a how to on a multi color paint job with logos would be legit and VERY helpful to a newbie such as myself
That requires a bit more setup, but it can be done! You have to make a few different cut files to start, and line up a lot of things by hand. At least, that’s how I did it. There’s probably a smarter way!
Vinyl masking is 100% the way! EVEN if you are hand cutting them. The Vinyl just gives such cleaner lines and tends to bleed so much less. Through school and a couple jobs I've been in charge of vinyl cutters for at least 15 years now and its definitely the only thing i'll use for masks.
I might need to convince my wife she needs one for scrapbooking, so it does not count as another one of my hobby expenses this month. Just picked up my first airbrush the other week to paint RC bodies. Always appreciate the how to videos. Before this video I thought it just created the mask, but thanks for showing the little details like how to handle the inside bits of the letters. That was really a nice solution with the masking tape. I thought about printing on the Prusa a single layer with flex filament, but that would not be as sharp as the vinyl cutter for small details.
All the videos I watched made it look so easy, so I bought one. It's just been sitting. Your video really explained a lot. I'll have to take another stab at it. Thanks!
Hey just wanted to thank you for making this video, it is very helpful information on using a cricut cutter. I’m using mine to make some mask for some drag car bodies.
Awesome tutorial! I do have a cricuit which I've used for some small details, but it's very complicated. I hope this tutorial helps me improve on my skills.😎👍
I bought a Cricut Joy last year just for this type of stuff. It's a smaller format and is for cutting only, but that's all I need it for. Great little machine.
I bought a cricut for producing stencils where custom decals wouldn't do the trick. super happy with the results. It can even cut styrene sheeting, so its been a great aid in kitbashing.
Appreciate the tips… i typically still click the background on simple even with transparent from a Google image as sometimes it doesn’t remove it completely.
I got a Circuit for my wife for Christmas...I call it "Marge's Bowling Ball"😉. One thing I've discovered is to check the cutting blade for errant pieces of vinyl as it does affect cutting performance before the blade is actually dull...
My buddy is a graffics artist and has been doing this for me for several bodies . The last one is insane it is a full wrap of a creep body using all the logos of all the different parts I used for my comp truck all at different angles and some of the logos partially covering edges of other logos. My buddy applied them for me said it was the hardest job he had done in 25 years in the business. I did the painting used the vinyl as a stencil 2 colors hot pink and white.
Love my cricut...I have the same machine and make decals for rc race boats...but never gave this a thought....excellent demo...heck...I even learned a new trick and I have been using mine for a couple years....👍
I was looking at these when they were on sale for the end of year holidays, but instead I replaced my ultrasonic cleaner. You tutorial has convinced me to pull the trigger on one of these. Chuffed...
@@scalebuildersguild I will. There is a ton of work ahead. Murdertown race club stickers, cheeky logos and more are on the way. I really need super custom license plates now for some reason...
I did a video on the $100 cricut air and use it for the exact same thing. It’s really great to make your own shirts and scale vinyl decals for RC cars. Awesome video!
I'm thinking back and forward about a Circuit for a long time...and every time when I forgot about it.....some one reminds me again ..grrr....lol..... thank you brother now I have to think about again.... last time I was so far to actually buy the smaller one ( Circuit joy ) but I was not sure if it would cut 0,25 mm Styrene ... so I left it alone.... well thank you anyway for the video, keep it up 😉😁👍
Very cool!!! A guy at my local hobby shop has one. He makes cut outs for his paint jobs. I had him cut me some Deadpool cut outs for a paint job I did. I want one of these
Good stuff Matt. I’ve had mine for a few months and found that a purpose built weeding tool is far easier to use than a blade(for picking out unwanted vinyl)… of course my eyes aren’t what they used to be, but I really mangled some stuff up before I got one.
I have an Air 2 and have many window stickers for 1:1 cars and RC's as well. Have also use printable vinyl with the print & cut feature for making stickers.
I’ve just started making logo banners for my 1/24 scale crawler course with the smaller Cricut Joy. I’m digging the possibilities on my next paint job.
Excellent video Matt. I had a vinyl Machine in 2004 when I was racing 1:1 sprint cars. I got tired of paying 600.00+ every time I destroyed a wing. When it came to using multiple colors I used to stack the vinyl. This is a cool machine. Loved learning to use masking tape as a transfer. Great alternative to buying over priced transfer tape Thank you.
I have a Cricut (the cheap one) and use it to make decals for my RC's (mostly sponsor decals that are no longer available). It's super easy to use and it works great. I have yet to use it to make masks but I will being doing that soon. Another great how-to video!! My thumbs are pointing up.
I bought my first rc cars very recently....only because she bought a cricut, didn't even know she could use it to create rc wraps......thanks. Now I gotta run see a lady about a new wrap......lol
I have been using one of these for some time now. The options for masking a body are limited only by you imagination. Very nice detailed explanation of how the process works. The only thing I do different is use transfer tape instead of masking tape.👍
Love this video. So helpful. I’ve wanted a vinyl cutter for just this but never knew where to start so this is great content. Thanks for posting SBG. Quality video as always and the method race body look sick.
Beginner tip, Walmart has rolls of clear drawer liner and that works much better than the actual transfer paper made specifically for that, also much cheaper.
After watching this 4 months ago (when the video was 'released'), I knew I needed to get one...not only for cutting custom masks for painting RCs, but also to make my own vinyl auto stickers/decals. Unfortunately, other things (such as getting a Limitless V2, Cross R. HC4, and Kyosho Mini-Zs, as well as moving to Las Vegas) became more important. In the meantime, they released the 3-series. Moving forward, they had some great Black Friday deals (which actually started a couple days before Turkey Day)...and, among them was the Explore Air 2. To make a long story short, it was just delivered, along with the other accessories I ordered. Yahoooooooooo!!! 🤙🏼
This was great Matt. I have found people on eBay that are creating on their Criket and I have mailed them if they will do my artwork. If yes, I send the image with dimensions and ask for the image to be reversed. It has worked up to now and I have been most pleased with the outcome as the finished product is truly unique and custom. 👍
You talk about matts. I have been cutting my vinyl without the matt and it works just as well. You'll loose maybe an inch of the material, but it sure beats dealing with matts.
I like the use my laser cutter/engraver to do simulator things. The down side is the edges can be a little crispy if the settings aren't just right. I've been thinking about getting a cricut (or something like it) to do what you're doing and well, I think you sold me on it.
This video is hosted by “weekend Matt”. Top button undone and sleeves rolled up, trying to connect with the audience 😁
Now I’m off to try painting again.
When does the Weekend Matt bobble head come out?
Quick tip when it comes time to apply the vinyl (or the painting mask) to the lexan body, especially on larger designs that are hard to position correctly on the body: Once you have applied masking tape (or transfer tape) and removed the vinyl backing paper, use a piece of parchment paper to cover about 90% of the vinyl design, leaving only a small edge of the vinyl adhesive exposed. The parchment paper will NOT stick to the vinyl adhesive and allow you to freely slide the design into exact position. Once there, use the burnishing tool to adhere the small area of exposed vinyl adhesive, serving as an anchor point. At that point, you can carefully lift up the remaining material, slide the parchment paper out, and then burnish the rest of the decal into final position. This also works great when using multiple colors of vinyl as an exterior decal - the parchment paper lets you align each color layer before adhering to the body. Hope this suggestion helps!
Your long message shows why it's a waste of time
Great tip! I think everyone uses different techniques, but this is definitely a good one. Thanks for watching!
@@blitzrc4713 It's a common technique to apply stickers correctly.
wow thanks for that tip, I'll try it next time!
"Weekend Hooker" needs to be on the SBG bumper sticker sheet
Hahaha! I've already got the next set designed, but a good idea for next time! Thanks!
Should go on the back of the “no fun haver” 😉
Hell ya ! Started doing this in the 90’s and never stopped !
Great over view !
Great video and thank you for the shout! 🙌🏼
Works perfectly! I’ve done two drag body’s with my own racing team.
I drew the files and my LHS owner cuts vinyl $5 a logo for painting masks (two sides) no more liquid mask on the light table. At 68 I’m still painting
Thanks for watching and I sure like my Cricut!
Oracal (Orafol) is one of the best sign vinyls on the market. The term "Intermediate" is the quality of the actual vinyl. There are generally 2 types of manufacturing processes, cast and calendered (cast being the higher quality). The vinyl you have (651) is calendered. 651 is pretty much the standard for signs and vehicle decals, etc. For your purposes of masking and decals, 651 is an ideal cost to usage value. Orafol also makes a masking material, but it would be hard to justify the additional cost. There's also a lower tack "removable" vinyl (631) which has a slightly higher price tag. But, if you're not having issues with the 651, then I would just stick with that. I would recommend one thing when it comes to making decals/masks and that would be the usage of application or transfer tape. The adhesive isn't as aggressive as masking tape which helps with the release of the decal. The R-Tape brand is a go to for consistency. They make transparent and semi-opaque versions. One other recommendation is to look in to the Silhouette brand craft cutters. They are distributed by Graphtec which is a manufacturer of commercial plotter/cutters.
Thank you for the insights!
I love mine. I love being able to do precise things.
No lot lizards... There's a good sticker for you collection.. again thanks for all the time and effort .
RC Crazy.
Just picked a Cricut and been looking for tutorials so perfect timing Matt. This will be a solid video for folks to reference and gain experience in the RC community..
Absolutely a game changer for painting.
Cheers mate 👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Can you please share which cricut did you get? And what kind airbrush setup did you have?
I’m planning to get one for painting lexan rc body
Thanks
@JAM-vu3ol I have the cricut joy, rc decals or masks are small and the joy can do everything I've needed done..also didn't have a lot of space, so small form factor was ideal.
I don't airbrush, I am a rattle can guy. I think Matt has the Paasche airbrush
@ thanks man
Still debating which one should I get, cameo 4 , or cricut? I’m mostly painting lecxan rc body how long have you been using cricut joy?
@JAM-vu3ol 2 years.. the app is fairly functional, you can get more features with a subscription.. I think the cameo might be a bit more open source, but I could be wrong...?
The joy has done everything I needed for my rc body needs
We just bought a cricut. Of course my wife wants to make her own things but the main reason we bought it is to make decals and logos for my RC cars. I told her to watch UA-cam videos to learn. This is very helpful for me because I need to learn how to make a logo for my current project. Thanks!
Glad I could help! Enjoy the Cricut!
Top tip: when your cutting mat stops getting sticky, clean off the old adhesive with goo gone (not the wrong one Josh was using) and then mask the edges and spray 'batting adhesive' (found at the craft store, it is similar to the 3M adhesive, but similar to the original stickiness of the cutting mat).
Also, keep the plastic sheet that came with it on the adhesive in between uses to prevent cat hair from gunking it all up.
I use a Brother Scan n Cut which is very similar, but super easy to use vector files or the main selling feature is you can take an existing printed sticker, Scan it, then the software can find the edges and cut it out.
Or you could clean the mats with a baby wipe like the crafters do.
I’ve been using my cameo silhouette for six years now. I originally bought it to cut vinyl transfers for T-shirts as well as window decals, but have since transitioned it to strictly a hobby vinyl cutter. I now use it to make masks for my RC cars, I have also used it used it to make decals for models, slot cars and RC cars, boats or anything that needs A custom cut decal. I use oracle 650 exclusively which is an indoor outdoor permanent vinyl. It’s probably my most used hobby tool.
Cool! Thanks for watching and the info on the Cameo!
OUTSTANDING video!!! Purchased a Cricut Maker for my wife in 2020. She never used it 😂 and just told me I can have it! Whoo-hoo!! Can’t wait to create some epic paint masks with it. I truly appreciate your video
Love it!! You wouldn't believe how many messages I've gotten like this. Glad I could help!
My Wife has a Cricut that I have learned to use for my RC channel logo/stickers & T-shirts. Pretty cool machine for sure💯😎
My girlfriend and I just started using her Silhouette vinyl cutter to make decals and masks, and it is Awesome! I can now “print” all the masks that I failed horribly to make using tape or liquid mask b4.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
Love this video!!! I have been using a vinyl plotter to help me paint for at least 20 years now. I don't use a cricut I actually use a bigger (28 inch ) format plotter/ cutter by gcc (You can get a decent sized cutter now for a couple hundred bucks that actually works if you ever plan on making larger decals) and every time I use the cutter for more of the design and do less and less hand cutting. I design all my graphics on illustrator instead of downloading them just because I'm fairly proficient at it, but I was stoked to see you show people how to pull designs off the internet instead of having to create it themselves ( which is why I think most people shy away from this bit of tech). Loved this video, keep up the great content.
Thanks for watching! Yeah, as you know I use Illustrator, but it's not the easiest program to learn right away, so I wanted to be able to give some easy options.
"Flip vertical" is good if you are manipulating shapes and stuff like that to make a design. There's also an option on the "make it" screen to mirror the image, which would also work for your purpose of flipping the text.
Agree 100%. These machines are handier than a shirt pocket for the hobbyist.
Great video! Not nearly as daunting as I figured. I will be opening wife's brand new Cricut Maker and putting it to use lol
Good luck! Thanks for watching!
Excellent how-to vid! I've been wanting to get a vinyl cutter for some time now, but wasn't really sure how hard it would be to make decals and masks. Now after watching I see how easy it really is! Thanks for sharing this and I look forward to seeing more in the future!
I've been on the fence about getting a Cricut. No more. It is now on the "Must Have Soon " list! I would be using it for markings on RC planes. Many thanks fror the Video!
You are so welcome! Glad I could help!
Heck Yeah Matt I've been using my Cricut Cutter for the Paint Masks and the Exterior Graphics on my RC's for a few months now... Weeding is the key on small text like my Corporal Crawler Theme Pro-Line Gladiator on the Gen 7 Sport ✌🤠👍 Having Fun Laughing Playing and RCing 👍😎👍 AOAH 🙏 Stay Safe and Play Healthy My Friend ❣️
Thanks for watching and stay safe to you too!
@@scalebuildersguild Q....what kind of masking tape did you use?
I've been using transfer tape for vinyl... your's might be more budget friendly
@@LRCR just a 3M automotive tape, but, it’s a pretty strong bond, so it may not be to your preference.
Awesome! just purchased a Cricut 2 days ago this video perfect timing to get me up to speed . I have some bodies already waiting to try it out on .
You did a better job explaining the software for these machines than some of the other videos I’ve watched. Thanks man. Now I’ll be using my gf’s bday gift for RC stuff lol.
Glad I could help! Enjoy!
Loved the video. I have an old school 1st Gen cricut uses the old style cartridges to change fonts 😝 but that being said one thing I use to make paint masks is shelf paper we used to call it Mac tac . It comes in large rolls and since it’s a mask colours don’t matter but white or frosted is easy to find and easy to cut.
Great tip!
I have a Silhouette Camero 3 vinyl cutter that I only used a few times to make stickers. Never tried to make paint masks with it. I painted a few bodies, but only in 1 or 2 colors, nothing fancy. Guess what I'm gonna (try) do this weekend! Great video, thanks!
Good luck!
I’ve done several bodies using designs I grabbed of google for myself and my friends. It makes the bodes turn out amazing.
Sure does! Thanks for watching!
My wife has had one for years. I never thought about using it for paint mask but looks like I might have to learn how to use it 😁
It's a very handy tool! Thanks for watching!
That's actually awesome, my girlfriend got a cricut for her scrapbooking, might be able to squeeze a vinyl or 2 when she's not looking around 😅
That's awesome!
Love my Cricut.. crazy useful. I will say larger logos/graphics cut more smoothly and are easier.. but I've made some reasonable small text graphics with it, too. FUN stuff!!
Glad you like it!
Why is it? Some of your best most informative videos. Always cost me money! I do enjoy how you put it in laymans terms. Definitely brings up the confidence level. Always appreciate the info. Right On Brother 👊
Should I say sorry? 😂
@@scalebuildersguild 🤣
Kevin Gibb's is so tight his toes squeak when he giggles 😂🤣😂
@@LRCR 😂🤣😂
I recently bought a Cricut maker just for this purpose. I’ve been looking for a good video to show me how to make the masks. Excellent video and will share with others that are looking to do this
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
Thanks Matt! This is for sure a game changer!! I don’t know if you have yet or not, but a how to on a multi color paint job with logos would be legit and VERY helpful to a newbie such as myself
That requires a bit more setup, but it can be done! You have to make a few different cut files to start, and line up a lot of things by hand. At least, that’s how I did it. There’s probably a smarter way!
Vinyl masking is 100% the way! EVEN if you are hand cutting them. The Vinyl just gives such cleaner lines and tends to bleed so much less. Through school and a couple jobs I've been in charge of vinyl cutters for at least 15 years now and its definitely the only thing i'll use for masks.
Cool! Thanks for watching!
My wife loves her Cricut ! I have yet to use it for my rcs but I’m willing to give it a go for ahee
You should!
I might need to convince my wife she needs one for scrapbooking, so it does not count as another one of my hobby expenses this month. Just picked up my first airbrush the other week to paint RC bodies. Always appreciate the how to videos. Before this video I thought it just created the mask, but thanks for showing the little details like how to handle the inside bits of the letters. That was really a nice solution with the masking tape. I thought about printing on the Prusa a single layer with flex filament, but that would not be as sharp as the vinyl cutter for small details.
Great idea! Maybe you can even buy her one as a gift 😂! The vinyl cutter is definitely very precise!
My wife has a 3 different circuit's I have had her make me a few decals but will try it for a mask for my next rc paint job.
Enjoy!
All the videos I watched made it look so easy, so I bought one. It's just been sitting. Your video really explained a lot. I'll have to take another stab at it. Thanks!
Thanks and good luck!
Hey just wanted to thank you for making this video, it is very helpful information on using a cricut cutter. I’m using mine to make some mask for some drag car bodies.
Thanks for watching and glad it helped!
Awesome tutorial! I do have a cricuit which I've used for some small details, but it's very complicated. I hope this tutorial helps me improve on my skills.😎👍
I hope so too!
I bought a Cricut Joy last year just for this type of stuff. It's a smaller format and is for cutting only, but that's all I need it for. Great little machine.
Cool! Glad you like it and thanks for watching!
I bought a cricut for producing stencils where custom decals wouldn't do the trick. super happy with the results. It can even cut styrene sheeting, so its been a great aid in kitbashing.
Glad you like it!
Appreciate the tips… i typically still click the background on simple even with transparent from a Google image as sometimes it doesn’t remove it completely.
Great channel. Definitely adding Cricut to my Christmas list 😀
Thanks for watching! Hope Santa brings you a Cricut- it's a great tool!
I got a Circuit for my wife for Christmas...I call it "Marge's Bowling Ball"😉.
One thing I've discovered is to check the cutting blade for errant pieces of vinyl as it does affect cutting performance before the blade is actually dull...
Great tip! Thanks for watching!
Informative, exceptionally well explained & professionally presented. First video of yours viewed & immediately Subscribed! Well done Sir!
Welcome to the channel and I'm glad you liked the video!
Ugggghhh! Now I gotta go buy this. Thanks “Friend!”
Sorry! 😂
Awesome Matt! We just got a cricut a month ago, this vid helped a bunch!
Thanks matt,that was a great introduction for those cricuts...
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant! Not working on a crawler but a drift car. Was thinking decals but you've really got me considering masks. Well done!
My buddy is a graffics artist and has been doing this for me for several bodies . The last one is insane it is a full wrap of a creep body using all the logos of all the different parts I used for my comp truck all at different angles and some of the logos partially covering edges of other logos. My buddy applied them for me said it was the hardest job he had done in 25 years in the business. I did the painting used the vinyl as a stencil 2 colors hot pink and white.
Cool! Your buddy is obviously a good friend! Thanks for watching!
Awesome bit of kit, cheers for the tutorial and introducing me to this 😁
Thanks for watching!
Love my cricut...I have the same machine and make decals for rc race boats...but never gave this a thought....excellent demo...heck...I even learned a new trick and I have been using mine for a couple years....👍
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
I was looking at these when they were on sale for the end of year holidays, but instead I replaced my ultrasonic cleaner.
You tutorial has convinced me to pull the trigger on one of these. Chuffed...
Enjoy!
@@scalebuildersguild I will. There is a ton of work ahead. Murdertown race club stickers, cheeky logos and more are on the way. I really need super custom license plates now for some reason...
I did a video on the $100 cricut air and use it for the exact same thing. It’s really great to make your own shirts and scale vinyl decals for RC cars. Awesome video!
I'm thinking back and forward about a Circuit for a long time...and every time when I forgot about it.....some one reminds me again ..grrr....lol..... thank you brother now I have to think about again.... last time I was so far to actually buy the smaller one
( Circuit joy ) but I was not sure if it would cut 0,25 mm Styrene ... so I left it alone.... well thank you anyway for the video, keep it up 😉😁👍
Very cool!!! A guy at my local hobby shop has one. He makes cut outs for his paint jobs. I had him cut me some Deadpool cut outs for a paint job I did. I want one of these
Good stuff Matt. I’ve had mine for a few months and found that a purpose built weeding tool is far easier to use than a blade(for picking out unwanted vinyl)… of course my eyes aren’t what they used to be, but I really mangled some stuff up before I got one.
I've heard good things, I'll have to check it out. Thanks for watching!
I'm so excited to see this video. I was planning on getting a Cricut this fall and now I will be referencing this video... too easy!
Glad it was helpful!
I have an Air 2 and have many window stickers for 1:1 cars and RC's as well. Have also use printable vinyl with the print & cut feature for making stickers.
I’ve just started making logo banners for my 1/24 scale crawler course with the smaller Cricut Joy. I’m digging the possibilities on my next paint job.
Good luck!
Been using mine for some time and it does take your decal and paint skills to a new level.
Thanks for watching!
Always awesome SBG, Cricut for the win
Thanks for watching!
Nice video!! I use a Cricut also for custom decals but never tried to make masks. New ideas now thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video Matt. I had a vinyl Machine in 2004 when I was racing 1:1 sprint cars. I got tired of paying 600.00+ every time I destroyed a wing. When it came to using multiple colors I used to stack the vinyl. This is a cool machine. Loved learning to use masking tape as a transfer. Great alternative to buying over priced transfer tape Thank you.
Yeah, I also used that transfer tape. Works great, but is indeed quite expensive. Gonna try the masking tape too!
Cool! Yeah, printing large scale vinyl can get pretty pricey!
Sold! I’m going to look into purchasing a cricut for our lab! Thanks!
Glad I could help! Enjoy!
I just bought that exact one last night. Looking forward to learning how to use it. 😁
Enjoy! Thanks for watching!
I have a Cricut (the cheap one) and use it to make decals for my RC's (mostly sponsor decals that are no longer available). It's super easy to use and it works great. I have yet to use it to make masks but I will being doing that soon.
Another great how-to video!! My thumbs are pointing up.
Thank you! Definitely try it for masks, it's a game changer!
Great tutorial. Now I have to buy one for my base camp project
Enjoy!
Feel like like the fire would be good for the axial base camp crawler
Great video. Thanks. I've used an older Cricut but im ready for a new one.
Hope it helped!
Not seen yet, but "how to" videos are allways welcome! Anything that helps do things like the ones you show. 👍
Awesome, thank you!
I bought my first rc cars very recently....only because she bought a cricut, didn't even know she could use it to create rc wraps......thanks. Now I gotta run see a lady about a new wrap......lol
Awesome! Welcome to the hobby and good luck with the wrap!
Thanks SBG, great video. Been thinking about getting a machine like this for masks.
It's great for masking! Thanks for watching!
I need to pick up a new vinyl cutter, I’ve got an OG Cameo Silhouette and it’s a bit outdated hah.
Awesome tips/tricks! As always, thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked the video, it's a really great tool!
Thank you for making this video. I really needed this content to help make my decision.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great Video. Love the tips. I do have one and use it for stickers and shirts. Great expensive machine to use.
I have been using one of these for some time now. The options for masking a body are limited only by you imagination. Very nice detailed explanation of how the process works. The only thing I do different is use transfer tape instead of masking tape.👍
Thanks for watching! I haven't tried transfer tape, so thanks for the tip!
Great idea. I’m going to need to borrow my wife’s cricut.
Go for it!
Love this video. So helpful. I’ve wanted a vinyl cutter for just this but never knew where to start so this is great content. Thanks for posting SBG. Quality video as always and the method race body look sick.
Glad I could help!
OK Matt, you SOLD me!! I'm selling my Sovol 3D Printer, which I've never taken out of the box, and buying a Cricut!
Enjoy!
I have a 32” vinyl cutter I used to make banners with… now I have to make my own paint decals. Whew failed business into happy hobby!!! Hahah
just bought a cricut just because of this video. thanks a lot!
Glad I could help! You'll love it!
Thanx Matty!
Beginner tip, Walmart has rolls of clear drawer liner and that works much better than the actual transfer paper made specifically for that, also much cheaper.
Thanks for the tip!
I also made Axial SCX1 decals for my Jeep. The decals are almost 2 feet long.
Cool!
Great video man, good info and instructions.
Wife Has 2.. large one and the mini.. looks like I’m going to have to barrow one.. thank you so much for sharing this….
Thanks for watching and good luck with the Cricut!
Nice. The flip thing is based off axis. That's why it's vertical axis not top to bottom
Thank You for sharing your thoughts and time making this very informative video. 👏🏼
Thanks for watching!
After watching this 4 months ago (when the video was 'released'), I knew I needed to get one...not only for cutting custom masks for painting RCs, but also to make my own vinyl auto stickers/decals. Unfortunately, other things (such as getting a Limitless V2, Cross R. HC4, and Kyosho Mini-Zs, as well as moving to Las Vegas) became more important. In the meantime, they released the 3-series. Moving forward, they had some great Black Friday deals (which actually started a couple days before Turkey Day)...and, among them was the Explore Air 2. To make a long story short, it was just delivered, along with the other accessories I ordered. Yahoooooooooo!!! 🤙🏼
Cool! Love Las Vegas... you're a lucky guy. Enjoy the Cricut!
This was great Matt.
I have found people on eBay that are creating on their Criket and I have mailed them if they will do my artwork. If yes, I send the image with dimensions and ask for the image to be reversed. It has worked up to now and I have been most pleased with the outcome as the finished product is truly unique and custom.
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Great idea! Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thanks for sharing the process!
Thanks for watching!
This looks sweet! Great possibilities. Would love to have the "time" to buy one. :)
You talk about matts. I have been cutting my vinyl without the matt and it works just as well. You'll loose maybe an inch of the material, but it sure beats dealing with matts.
Smells good in here 🙃
I like the use my laser cutter/engraver to do simulator things. The down side is the edges can be a little crispy if the settings aren't just right. I've been thinking about getting a cricut (or something like it) to do what you're doing and well, I think you sold me on it.
Cool! I think that they had a few sales out there for Black Friday.
Nice . I am using the Cameo 4 , also very good one 👍
I've also a cameo 4! With the right blade and mat it can even cutout thin styrene
thank you so much for doing this video. been wanting to pick one of these ups.
Glad it was helpful!