Uncle B decided to just go "Stars" all the way so that's what I will do.
Defretted and ready to strip binding
 
 

All dots out, leaving the orig Star
 

All installed and ready for a logo block, the last 2 dots are on a block that's too small for stars
 
 

All slots cleaned and deepened, ready to bind

Ready for side markers
 

Fretted and ready for finish
 

Resonator was blond, I want it to match the mahogany neck
 
 

Going on with clear coats
 

Adding 3/32 markers
 

Rim refinish completed

Renaissance head
 
 

DGBE Tuning
String gauges chosen for the longer 27" scale Vega neck
GHS Strings and REMO courtesy of www.bedfordbanjoshop.com
Richelieu bridge

Good production finish, nothing too fancy

Grover Clamshell tailpiece is good for this banjo, and matching chrome, does not need to be changed out.
Armrest will be changed to a comfortable Gibson Style, these all poorly fit and rattle.
 

More to come