Plexiglas grips?

We have a non-firing S&W revolver with a clear plexiglas side plate that we use to demonstrate function in our NRA Basic Pistol Class. Would it be possible to fabricate simple grips from 1/4" or 3/8" plexiglas? I've never worked with this stuff. Can it be cut/shaped with hand tools like a Dremel? I assume this stuff is very hard. I'm not planning to replicate the shape and contours of Magna grips, just something to cover the frame while allowing observation of the mainspring. Basic flat pieces on each side of the frame. Seems the tricky part for me with limited skills might be the escutcheons, so I might glue the grips with a release glue that would allow removal if necessary.

Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Thanks for the comments. I do plan to leave them mostly flat so students can still see the main spring in action.