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Stories, photographs and product facts from the Past Indicator workshop. Start with Wing: DC-3, a nixie clock built like an aircraft wing.
A workshop, original tubes, a new context.
Read the full brand storyPast Indicator makes handcrafted clocks built around original Soviet nixie tubes. Founded by Vadim Antonov in 2012, the workshop brings historical display components into contemporary objects made from wood, stone and metal. Its electronics and final assembly are developed in-house, while individual collections involve specialist makers and artists.
Wing: DC-3 explores the relationship between an instrument and the structure that carries it. Six IN-18 tubes sit above a riveted aluminium skin. Four internal formers give the case the character of an aircraft wing, and the open side profile reveals how the object is put together. The model is named after the DC-3 aircraft.
The clock combines original Soviet tubes with modern control electronics. The tubes can be replaced without soldering. Each enquiry is handled directly: availability, the final specification and delivery arrangements are confirmed before an order is placed. For editorial questions about the construction, photographs or an interview with the founder, contact Past Indicator using the details below.
Wing: DC-3
A construction-led story: the riveted skin, internal formers and open profile of an aircraft wing, brought to a six-tube clock.
- Display
- Six Soviet IN-18 nixie tubes
- Case materials
- Aluminium, steel and alloys
- Construction
- Wing-shaped case; four internal formers
- Dimensions
- 300 × 210 mm; approximately 140 mm high
- Power
- 12V adapter; 100–240V mains
- Warranty
- Five years on the clock and its tubes
Availability, current price and delivery are confirmed individually. Dimensions are approximate; confirm the final specification for publication.
View the DC-3 product pageDC-3 photographs
Three web-sized photographs, supplied at 689 × 460 px. Open each image below. Please ask for larger originals for print or full-width publication.
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Three-quarter view
Six original IN-18 nixie tubes above a riveted aluminium wing-shaped case.
Open three-quarter view image (WebP)
Wing profile
Side view of the open wing construction and the clock housing.
Open wing profile image (WebP)
Construction detail
Close view of the metal skin, rivets and internal wing construction.
Open construction detail image (WebP)Image use and credit
These photographs may be used for editorial coverage of Past Indicator. Suggested credit: Past Indicator. Please contact us if an individual photographer credit or larger original is required.
These files are existing product photographs. No AI-generated product imagery is included.
Talk to the workshop
For product details, image requests and founder interview enquiries.
Ask for Vadim Antonov, founder of Past Indicator.
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