Has anyone ever tried to make 1960s-type incandescent digitaldisplays?

[bfranchuk at jetnet.ab.ca]

Jim Beacon wrote:
>
> These displays were used in a lot of equipment. I have an "Advance" 
> timer/counter with small versions, and a digital clock (ex-fighter 
> control centre) which has 8" versions.
>
> The digits are drilled right through the Perspex, and the larger 
> displays have four bulbs per digit, with flat sheets of Perspex.
>
Now we know why you never see Home-Made Bombs -- Nobody can get the timer.

> Jim.
>
PS:  Remember to set the timer to .001 sec slower than Bond's watch. :)