Jack, sorry if my reply was unclear. JTT Plastic is plastic that comes in plain sheets or in molded sheets. It is like Plastruct or Evergreen plastic but cheaper. I didn't split the figures, I cut the horse bases and then regaled them together. The plastic cobblestone covering added to the strength of the cut base. But if you are going to cut the horse base and then give it a turf covering you can provided the added strength by gluing pieces of scrap plastic to the underside of the base for support. I hope this is clearer. Again, I'm sorry if my answer is or was confusing. Richard