Quote Originally Posted by UKRob

This is coming along really well. Just one thing - are you planning on using a clear lacquer/varnish? If the scales are horn, they will shine to an incredible finish with the right sanding and buffing, without any varnish. You might be right in what you are planning but I don't think I've ever come across horn witha ny type of finish applied - apart from something like neatsfoot oil - but that's more for hydrating old stuff and something you might want to consider.
After the holes were filled and I had things smooth I used multiple coats of CA to seal\coat the scales.
They're not complete but it's coming along