Thx Peter. I'll check out the glue. I do have a partial(2/3rds?) can of the Weldwood. I'll have to check and see what shape it's in. Haven't used it in a while.
I would guess the laminate appearance is originally a photograph of some cherished piece of stone, though it does have a lightening look to it.
The Super V's curvy shape is a tough one for finishing. Veneer(wrapping around edges) isn't an option(for me at least) and that leaves paint. I've seen (and have a copied record) of every SV photo posted on the GR Audiocircle since the kit was first offered. The nicest wings (sides) were auto paint with a high gloss clear over it. I didn't want to go that route and haven't seen anything similar to what I'm doing..hopefully they'll look good.