When adding miniature people to a layout, a variety of methods are used. Many use some sort of glue or other adhesive. Those of us who are getting up in years may have trouble holding little figure stationary long enough for the glue to set.
I acquired some 1/2" ID drill bushings from eBay. These are cheap ($5 or less) and heavy enough to stay in place. I apply Krazy Glue to the feet of the figure and place it inside the drill bushing while it dries.
Removing the drill bushing after about a minute allows me to slightly tweak the angle of the figure if necessary. Once the Krazy Glue dries fully, the figure is rock solid. However, it can usually be removed undamaged if you change your mind.
