AWESOME work pink. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />
I have been wanting to tackle mine someday, but if and when I do, I hope I can get my Waki that nice. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />
I still need to come up with a way to flare the hollow tubes so I can do it right.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
I've seen your modified S5 in person (I was hanging out with him when the package arrived), and I have no doubt yours will come out great.
I don't think this method would work with res-c, but micarta should be fine, try it on wood first:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471416