say bunny they have a special clear to use to imbed the pics you can just use a wet on wet sinking them in the wet finish and it done or you can add layers use spray adhesive first to attach then of clear to cover it on flat surfaces they have a ab mix to pour and it self levels bars use it but you can do a very good multiple layers with simple shake can.

good luck

(use a spray gun if u can)

Thankfully, I do have a few worthless shells (I keep a few around for experimentation purposes) that are perfect for this pursuit. I am wondering if there is a lacquer-compatible spray adhesive. White glue is water-based, but not terribly thin. ModgePodge is basically thinned white glue. I also know that white glue is more compatible with lacquer than, say 3M 55!!! But, maybe 3M 55 could be compatible with lacquer... I dunno.

The epoxy you speak of would work, but how thick would the shell become?

here's one for ya , part of my son old frankenstine set now retired for ever . the meat form the bones have been picked , back in the day people would glance at that kit for hour's lots of fun , never know i may just make one up my self .

That drum is FREAKIN' KILLER!!!

This is exactly the type of thing I want to do, albeit with Playboy covers and pictures.

just a note shellac is a barrier coat ,and it will also glue your pics in place shellac is compatible with all lacquers to seal off under service and has great adhesion come in amber and clear

Well, shellac is my friend!!!!

I do recall Zinser's being recommended. Waddaya think?

great for a base seal i use it all the time as a neutral barrier coat

Off to Lowe's to get some Zinsser's!!!

I've got the 50th anniversary shirt that was all covers....

Take a look over at Ghostnote, lots of advice there...