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Well here we go! The theory about a hole in the epoxy may have been correct since it's all filled up now. As mentioned I wicked CA into the gaps but this time did it inside where it's warm. I guess...

I think these scales are possessed! The CA dropped in nicely last night, cured well overnight in a heated room, and after sanding this morning the gaps are back. Damned little gaps that just won't go...

Back in from the shop now - kinda cold even with the heater. The CA is on and trying to set - I'll have to bring it in for the night I guess. I'll let you know tomorrow how it worked after I can sand...

OK Glen I'm not sure if the greaseless went on any easier (certainly wasn't more difficult as I'd have expected) but I didn't need any Glu-tite today. Odd because I'd think the wheels and compound...

Well... now I have a sheepish grin... heading back out to the shop now.... Thanks Glen - not sure why I didn't think of that. - and I'll let you know if my greaseless is any easier to apply in this...

Used Loctite epoxy because it has a bit of yellow tint to it (wanted some more yellow).

Below are a couple of photos of a pair scales from the half dozen I've been toying with forever now. The "inlay" on this set is not really inlay, I cut a hole in each scales and then cut faux...