I really hated how Scalpel's legs were propped up in a permanent arachnid ballerina pose. I wanted him to be more spider-like in his stance, so I carved out a few grooves in the socket joints. While it's not perfect, I prefer the leg positions that I got with this mod much more than the original leg pose.

 

Nice little mod....I too was always bugged by the position of his legs. He looks more natural like this  

 

I just tried it! It works nicely. Thanks!
On mine, I popped the eyes out and painted the top of the stem with clear red, so that he has glowing red pupils.

 

Holy crap; any pics of this?

 

I don't want to thread-jack. I'm still cleaning up the paint job. I'll post pics soon- with this leg mod- and proper credit given.

 

Did you use an X-acto/hobby knife or Dremel?

 

I used a fine point attachment on a wood burning tool to melt the plastic, then trimmed the melted plastic goop with an exacto and filed it down with a small file.

 

whoa - nice trick!

 

very cool, wondering if you were to cut even more into the back end of the socket if the legs can go even further upwards.

 

I was tempted to do that, but I didn't want to get into the little detailing "spike nodule thingy" on the socket.

BTW, thanks to everyone for all the kind words about this mod. I've done customs before - Brimstone to Swoop, Wreck-Gar from a weird little ko type motorcycle and a Joker figure, Classics Seekers and Coneheads, etc. - but this is the first one that I've felt comfortable with posting. Thanks for welcoming me!!!

 

I see your point. ball joints are tricky, some are made only to allow the pegged part to move to certain location, others are more free moving.