Old Man Carl - Prepwork 1

The first step is obviously removing the figure from its supporting scaffolding. This was done with nail clippers and hobby cutters. Some words of advice:

1. Start from the outside, and work your way in circumferentially. 
2. Clip distally from the figure, THEN remove the remaining sprue proximally to its insertion.
3. As mentioned in the review, the resin is brittle. Cut carefully, and only use sharp cutters.

The whole process should take less than an hour. 

Next I tapped the legs and permanently attached the support pegs, made from large "non-skid" paper clips. The figure is now mounted on its work base. . .

More to follow. . . 

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003