Acrylic Rod Mystery

Your probably better to go straight to plastic supply shops for such an item.

If you can find a plastic supplier that deals in Plexiglas, Lexan or Lucite (all acrylic plastics) they should be able to help you.

I've never gone after such an item myself, but when I talk to some other modelers who do use it, its plastic suppliers the talk about getting the stuff from.

Well, Colonial Photo and Hobby(a hobby shop here in Central Florida) sells thin clear acrylic rod. Acrylic rod is basically a fancy way of saying, "A stick of clear plastic". As I said, Colonial Photo and Hobby has it, and I bet those Home Depot guys will have it if next time you ask for "A stick of clear plastic".

MA -
Here is a URL for Plastruct, a company that sells different types of plastics for modeling purposes, i.e. architecture, vehicles, etc.:
http://www.plastruct.com/
You might try their local suppliers page to see if there is someone near you who carries their products; otherwise, I believe you can order directly from them.
HTH
lowdog

thanks dog, I actually found some of the Plastruct stough at a hobby shop this weekend . I never noticed the clear rod on the rack. thanks a bunch