Once the sign was finished, we moved it out into the sunshine to photograph. The 23K gold leaf letters absolutely sparkled and in spite of being relatively small they instantly drew the eye. The sunlight played on the textured surfaces of the sign — adding shadows and even more dimension.

The little red plane, roaring through the centre, adds a little drama to the sign. from the back of the sign you can better see the sturdy steel rod that holds the plane firmly in place.

The sign is a great example of how our CNC router helps us create something that would have taken many times longer done by hand. And, while it was largely made by a machine, it looks hand crafted.