The 1/56 figures are proving to be small and quite a challenge and so.........................
This is really me revisiting something from 10 or more years ago.
I painted 1/32 polythene figures and thought I would try again.
I was sure I would find something on here from years ago, but no luck so far.
I think the post from the past was part of the blog, and that is not available now.
I sold all my previous efforts as well.
Anyway, it is a voyage of rediscovery.
I can't remember which method worked best, so I will try again.
The figures come on a sprue and so have to be cut off.
The plastic is very slippery and does not respond to sanding and gluing can be a trial.
I could give you a chemistry lesson but I will refrain.
Once cut from the sprue they were washed with detergent and water and rinsed.
The mould lines were removed with a hot pin and some judicious work with a sharp blade.