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Toolbox illustration from  Rye Field Model Tiger kit

The model provides the toolbox on the rear of the tank, and it is positioned near the side, perpendicular to the hull wall.

Toolbox provided with the Rye Field Model Tiger kit

There are two thick straps molded on the lid and side of the Rye Field toolbox, linked to supporting bars underneath.

Toolbox on a real Tunisian Tiger

The Tunisian Tigers of the 1st company did not have their toolbox here. It was located farther inboard and supported at an angle. It had no retaining straps. Given the configuration of the tow cables on the Rye Field model, its toolbox should look like this.

Toolbox on a real Tunisian Tiger

Tigers of the 2nd company had their toolbox in a place that matches Rye Field's kit, but they had no straps. The support arms underneath the box were farther apart than the ones molded on Rye Field's part.

 
 

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