Print the model without the poles, use sticks in the place of poles. I found that the Ikea toga bamboo place mats had the perfect size sticks. Simply slide sticks out and cut to length. (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40165471/) Paint and colour as you like, and place with the diorama. reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diorama