Here is a preview of my upcoming review of the IN-12 Nixie Clock Kit Manuela from NixieKits.eu. I've only had a few hours to play with this one and I really like it.

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Here is a build up animation of the base of the clock.  It is composed of several layers of laser-cut acrylic and PCB.  The final PCB is in production and should be done shortly.

Layers Shown

1. Bottom Layer: black plastic cover, 3 mm thickness
2. The first black spacer, also 3 mm thickness
3. The PCB with 1.6 mm
4. The 6 mm tube socket holder and spacer
5. The 2nd spacer with 6 mm, so you will have a clearance of total 12 mm for the parts height's
6. The top cover with 3 mm

Links

• More Information: http://www.tubeclockdb.com/vfd-clocks/167-manuela-iv-12.html
• Official Site: http://nixiekits.eu/

Update 8/23/2010

It looks like the PCBs are in.  Jürgen just emailed me a photo of them.

If you are looking to build a four letter word device, this the way to go.  It was deigned by Peter Hand and it was created out of necessity when an infamous scammer refused to deliver the promised B7971 clock design and he had to design his own. The entire device is surface mount components and supports either B7971 of the flat ZM1350 style tubes.  The kits is $100 or pre-built (without tubes) for $120.

He also has an IN-17 (vfd) version of this device too.  Be sure to stop by his site for more information.

Links:

• FLW Home

Want a rare NEO-5000 or alphanumeric B-5971 nixie tube?  Well, here is your chance to get one for free.  Or, possible even both for free.

TubeClockDB.com is running a contest.  To enter, all you have to do is register and leave a comment on the official thread.

See the thread for the official rules.  Contest ends at midnight on September 1st.

Good Luck!