Fab Lab Cardiff

From screen to street.

We started with the original artwork, refined and prepared in Illustrator, then precision engraved the designs into Valchromat to capture the fine detail and depth.

Our client - Nigel Talbot then created moulds from the engraved masters, transforming them into cast metal manhole covers.

You can see the journey here:
1️⃣ Digital artwork
2️⃣ Engraved Valchromat masters
3️⃣ Finished cast pieces

Keep an eye out for these appearing around Cardiff soon. We will let you know when they are officially in the ground.

# # # 🎬 Need Screen-Accurate Props Made?

Here’s a custom build we created for a dedicated James Bond fan, a replica of the ATAC system from the film For Your Eyes Only (1981), originally built using a Philips PTS 6271 Keyboard Numeric.

We’ve also produced props featured in Sherlock Holmes and A Discovery of Witches.

Whether it’s for film, television, theatre, collectors, or events, we can design and fabricate bespoke, screen-accurate pieces tailored to your needs.

More information on the original ATAC prop here:
[https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-pts-6271-keyboard-numeric-atac-system]

📩 Contact us to discuss your project.