@ChiTown Steve posted:I’ve done this cutting about a third of the poor guy off. Basically at the shoulder so then you have a flat surface to glue him in.
I'm not brave enough to use the knife Steve.
I will use a small file, small dremel bit or a piece og 220 grit wet and dry sandpaper. It keeps me from taking too much material ( head , face, neck , shoulder , chest ) at one time. If I use prepainted figures the paint has to be removed to ensure good adhesion with the glue.