Since I got the kit to build as a reviewer for Armorama I started almost immediately after taking the pics. Here’s how the build went through.
I started by adding the lower engine compartment/radiator face and the firewall to the vehicle body.
![Dragon 7422 Horch front Dragon 7422 Horch front](http://104.236.35.21/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/P1110372.jpg)
Other than filling the seam line in the front wheel arches these fit fine.
![Dragon 7422 Wheel arc seam Dragon 7422 Wheel arc seam](http://104.236.35.21/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/P1110375.jpg)
Next step was the suspension. After carefully studying reference images I glued parts B9 and B10 first, and then proceeded to add the suspension arms.
![Dragon 7422 Frame and suspension Dragon 7422 Frame and suspension](http://104.236.35.21/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/P1110378.jpg)
Please note that all 4 parts are labeled B7, but the parts intended for the rear axle have an extra pair of locating pins. With these fixed I glued the 8 springs (parts B8) to parts B10 and B11. So far fit has been very good. I cut off the representation of the rubber mudguards and replaced them with thick aluminum foil.
I then added the two PE floorplates to the floor of the cargo and troop compartments – under a coat of primer the pattern is pretty good match for the plastic part.
![Dragon 7422 Vehicle interior Dragon 7422 Vehicle interior](http://104.236.35.21/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/P1110379.jpg)
I’ve cut off the supports of the seats and benches and fabricated new ones from copper wire.
![Dragon 7422 Front seats Dragon 7422 Front seats](http://104.236.35.21/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/P1110380.jpg)
After seats were glued I added the folded tarpaulin, front bumper and the rest of the small details and moved on to the gun.
The little FLAK is a real gem – excellent details on every part (even a drilled flash-hider!) and perfect fit. Dragon has cleverly provided a provision for adjusting the barrel elevation angle.
![Dragon 7422 The FLAK 38 assembled Dragon 7422 The FLAK 38 assembled](http://104.236.35.21/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/P1110396.jpg)
You can change the angle while gluing the barrel assembly (part A22) to the gun frame (parts A24 and A25) – that is step 5 in the instructions. Just remember that the gunsight moved together with the gun barrel and you will need to reposition its support accordingly.
![Dragon 7422 The FLAK assembled sans the shield Dragon 7422 The FLAK assembled sans the shield](http://104.236.35.21/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/P1110397.jpg)
I elected to model my gun dismounted and with a bit of horizontal traverse, so the trailer is a separate affair here. Its frame, suspension and fenders are a single, nicely detailed slide-molded part.
![Dragon 7422 All three subassemblies ready for paint Dragon 7422 All three subassemblies ready for paint](http://104.236.35.21/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/P1110398.jpg)
I suggest adding the handles atop the mudguards (parts A30 and A31) last, as they are very tiny and can be easily broken while handling the trailer.