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SdKfz 10/4 fur 2cm FLAK 30 complete

A year after it’s done I am finally posting the gallery for this model.

Aside from the typical Dragon BS instructions that are supposedly there to keep you alert the only real problem to me is that insane idea of a gun shield. There is no simple way this is getting the proper shape and position the way people at DML HQ see it. And then there are those wingnuts…

The truth is the kit is a solid, high-value, good build that could turn to impressive completion by itself, in a vignette or a diorama. All it needs is a properly dressed gun crew and a few brass shell casings for you to scatter around.

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Building Dragon’s early SdKfz 10/4

Since I actually did build the thing about a year ago, I’ll post my thoughts about the construction sequence, and especially about the instructions and some peculiarities of the kit.

There are 23 construction steps and though they are logical I built my example in a bit different way. Also, I noted some errors I am discussing below.

Step 1: wheels – lots of them. Assembling the front wheels is no problem. The drive sprockets are handed (different) on the actual machine, but not in the kit. Dragon has issued you with 2 identical assemblies.

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Dragon 6739 1/35 SdKfz 10/4 fur 2cm FLAK 30

Dragon 6739 1/35 SdKfz 10/4 Boxtop
Boxtop

Sprue A – 90 parts for the suspension, engine covers and firewall, front lights, fenders, instrument panel, etc.

Dragon 6739 1/35 SdKfz 10/4 Sprue A
Sprue A

Dragon has put its favorite slide molding routine through its paces in this kit, and even without it the effort is still rather impressive. The cooling gills on the bonnet halves have been molded through – and most other kits will require a PE set for this. Also, the pattern on the radiator is discernible even if you look through the delicately molded guard grille.

Dragon 6739 1/35 SdKfz 10/4 Sprue A bottom
Sprue A bottom

The heat shield for the muffler also has its cooling gills molded as the real deal, so your weathering efforts here will be worthwhile. Delicate suspension parts and mirror supports, as well as lightbulbs molded in the bottom of the headlamp reflectors really contribute to the feeling you’re dealing with first-rate kit.

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