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arabis
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Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 03:02 PM UTC
Am 4 yrs into scratch build of HMNZS Arabis, and would appreciate the shade of grey RNZN vessels in the Pacific, WW2 were painted. Would expect colour(s) from either Humbrol or Tamiya. Thank you. Rick of Devonport
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Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 12:09 PM UTC
Hi Rick of Devonport

I am personally not sure of an exact match I suggest contact John Darlington at the Modelair shop in Newmarke he will know not only is he a great modeller but he is ex NZ Navy.

Sounds like a great project.

Cheers

Sean of Glenfield
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Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009 - 07:34 AM UTC
Hi Sean and thank you for the info. Rick
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Posted: Saturday, January 14, 2012 - 12:09 PM UTC
Hi Rick,
Have you tried the navy museum. Back in the 70's I can remember a large model of that ship or it's sister at the old tamaki at narrow neck.
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