gluing metal rod trim KR200

[dlh]

I'm building a Gunze Messerschmitt kr200.  Some of the trim is PE and some is metal rod.  I've read lots of posts and like the idea of Future for glue. But, since the rod is round, I thought I would try dipping the rod in Future and draining excess by touching the end to a paper towel, much like dipping windows.  Would there still be too much excess that it would pool around the rod? Maybe wait until the Future is tacky before attaching.

I also considered sanding one side flat, but I'm not sure I can do that successfully, especially since some of the rod is curved.

I need to practice with paper clip wire on some styrene.  Has anyone attached metal rod to styrene? (the pics are not my build, but show the rod well.)

Thanks,

Dave