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The inspiration for this diorama is this photo of a U.S. D7 bulldozer from the 237th Engineering Battalion of the US 1st Army pushing a King Tiger tank to the side, on the road from Parensen to Harste, Germany, on April 9, 1945
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Engine detail of the D7 armored bulldozer by Miniart
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Complete D7 bulldozer, notice the serial number matches the original period photo
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The "ambush" camouflage applied to the Meng King Tiger
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Completed camo prior to weathering
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Weathering progress on the King Tiger
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A Willys Jeep from Tamiya and two Alprine figures are included in this diorama
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Willys Jeep without figures
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Another view of the Willys Jeep by Tamiya
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Initial composition of the diorama
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Completed diorama
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