I have run into another problem.  I am using acrylic rods, first it appears that nothing sticks to them.  I have tried a few different glue types with nothing that works.  I do have the special solvent for acrylic rods, but I don't want to try it unless I have to.

Second, I planed on using felt pads between the acrylic and the model.  Well the felt is too slippery for the model.  It just slides off.  Any suggestions?  I have thought about cutting up a silicon heat pad from the kitchen. Or using a dab of silicon caulk.   I want something that will not bleed color to the model.