I'm curious to hear how people attach their figures to their layout? Do you glue them directly to the scenery? What type of glue do you like to use? Superglue?
I am considering gluing some of my figures to a wooden base, so that I can move them around if I want to change the scene. I am curious if anyone else has ever done this.
Thanks,
Chris
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I use Duco Cement for permanent. For ones I may move, I use a wax product to set them like Stick-Um. There are other wax products, names escape me.
White glue - holds securely, but figures can be popped off if need be.
I take lots of photos and nothing ruins the mood of a good photo like a "dead" pedestrian or two in the shot. I like mine to be very securely attached. 
Jim
hob-e-tac works well. I usually lightly sand the bottoms of the feet to give the surface a bit more teeth. let the glue set for about 4-5 minutes before placing figures. for more permanent placement, superglue (medium), Aileen's tacky glue, or plain white glue will work fine.
jerrman
Some people cut off the heads of straight pins, heat the pins up and melt them into the plastic.
I use some of the same methods above, but I also use mini-hold. It's a clear wax adhesive. You stick a little where you need it (feet in this case) and place where you need it. It comes right up if you want to relocate it. You can get this where they sell Department 56 items. Terry
I use clear silicone sealant. It holds great, has a long holding life, it's easily removable and doesn't damage anything. It's also great for adding figures to passenger cars.
Between the figures inside buildings and on the street I have almost 2,000 figures on my trolley layout. All are made from resin cast body parts. For the interior ones I use AC to hold the permentally in place. For the street figures I drill a #60 hole in one leg and insert a small brass rod that sticks out about 1/2 inch. Where ever I want to place a figure I drill a #60 hole in the sidewalk or street etc and plug the figure in.
Over the years I find this method most helpfull on those occasions when I want to reposition or replace a figure or need to remove figures so I can perform some necessary maintainance and do not want the figures damaged. Also if I do not want the figure replaced the hole is not noticeable.
Les Lewis
I will second the White Glue.
Works well, and you don't see it.
I use some of the same methods above, but I also use mini-hold. It's a clear wax adhesive. You stick a little where you need it (feet in this case) and place where you need it. It comes right up if you want to relocate it. You can get this where they sell Department 56 items. Terry
I have used tacky-wax with good results, which sounds similar
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