I am happy to report back, but super delayed.. I used the beautiful images made by
and some different application methods to mock up this version. I did wet transfer printed black over mirror gold for the inlay effect.
used the
RICHARD WHEATLEY 4601 BOX
Richard Wheatley 4601 Black aluminum box with flat foam in the lid and base. Size in inches: 6 " x 3 1/2 " x 1 1/8 " (Part# 4601) Standard lead time is 21 days
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this is the layout I was trying to mimic
the bottom glass tube base is balsa wood (pic above)
front face removable mock, using small magnets to hols it on (pic above)
curved scientific glass will be painted white (pic above)
PVC notched and cut and stainless screen bent to a dome using pressure inside the mount with a screw driver (pic above)
printed wet transfer dial (pic above)
mocked up placement (pic above)
the gold laminated ABS plastic I found (pic above)
Print test of the wet transfer on the gold ABS pre install (pic above)
test of the wet transfer on the gold ABS (pic above)
test of the wet transfer on the gold ABS (pic above)
detail of the bent copper wire based off of BeachcomberBob image linked above. drop of gold paint to simulate weld
(pic above)
more detail photos... not the cleanest, but it works
more detail
pretty happy with the results
please post questions and I can share info as requested