In 2003 DMG was requested to construct a number of models for AKZO NOBEL International Paints, the supplier of Marine Coatings to the Royal Australian Navy. The models were to be two 1:150 scale ANZAC Class Frigates for their Sydney and Perth offices and a 1:72 scale FREMANTLE Class Patrol Boat for their Cairns based operations.

The FREMANTLE was the first model completed with the ANZAC models following closely behind. All three models were constructed with cast fibre-glass hulls with styrene superstructures and masts and many cast polyurethane fittings. The FREMANTLE hull was produced by a friend in Wagga Wagga, NSW, whilst fittings were made and cast by DMG and APS Models.

The model was completed in the standard RAN N42 “Storm Grey” colour scheme with “Pewter” non-skid decks and turned out to be a beautiful model with a length of just over 550mm (23 inches). The model was encased in a Perspex display case and polished Australian timber base.