Kinetic Model Kits (owned by WW sponsor Lucky Models) has sent us more photos of their soon-to-be-released 1/35 Maxx Pro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) model kit (K61011).

Today we've put up another FMTV index in the form of the M1157 MTV 6x6 10 ton Dump Truck.

Clive Elliott, Editor of the Shorland Site, has sent us some photos of an Italian Land Rover Defender 90 utility vehicle.

Yet again, we have a couple more hobby modeling products that have been announced including the 1/35 Dragon Models Sd.Kfz.234/3 mit 7.5cm KwK Premium Edition model kit (6786) and W Model's 1/35 SA-10 Grumble S-300 TEL & SAM resin model kit (WA03).

  WW sponsor Airfix Model World Magazine has released their January 2014 issue and in it there's a nice article titled "Birth of a Legend" (modeling the 1/35 Miniart BRC-40 Bantam Jeep) by Paul Cawte

Today we put up a new vehicle index for the US Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) as well as updating the M1078 LMTV 4x4 drop side cargo truck which is one of the main variants in that series.

More hobby model products have been announced including Bronco Models' 1/35 U.S.4x4 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle "Maxx (Pro)" model kit (CB35142) and Model Miniature's resin 1/72 M151A2 Mutt with "Car Cover" (Canvas Top) model kit. (MM-R131)

Lt. Col. Dick Taylor has provided us with more photos of the Saladin Mark 2 Armored Car.

Ian Young, Editor of Military Machines International Magazine, has sent us photos of the Boxer A1 MRAV.

Also, yet more hobby modeling products have been announced including Bitskreig's 1/35 Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen Spare Common Off-road (Tread Type 2) wheel set (BK-058) and 1/35 Kubelwagen Universal Wheel Cap Set (BK-059); and Real Model's 1/35 Buffalo MRAP Engine Set (RMA35265) for the Bronco kit, 1/35 RG-31 Mk.3 MRAP Engine Set (RMA35264) for the Kinetic Models kit, 1/35 M-ATV MRAP Engine Set (RMA35263) for the Panda Models kit, 1/35 VBCI IFV Wheel Set (RMA35266) for the Heller kit and 1/35 Dingo 2 GE A2 Wheel set (RMA35260) for the Revell of Germany kit. 

More hobby modeling products have been announced including Model Miniature's upcoming series of 1/72 VAB APC model kits and VAB wheel sets and SKP Model's 1/35 Ford GPW Jeep Firestone Wheel Set (SKP246) for the Bronco Models Kit.

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine has released their December issue and it contains a bumper crop of WFV related articles. The articles are: "Armoured Command" (WWII era 4x4 & 6x6 AEC Armoured Command Vehicles) by MMI Editor Ian Young, "Desert Insurgency" (British Armoured Vehicles In Iraq) by Carl Schulze, "Into the Archives" (Ferrets Galore) by James Payne, "Jeep Rebuild Part 4" by Ian Young, "Rhodesian Mine Protected Vehicles" by Cmdr. Robert Cedars and "SAS in the Gulf" (British Special Forces Vehicles in the 1st Gulf War) also by Ian.

Our addition for today are photos of the South African G6 Rhino 155mm SPG courtesy of Chris Baxter, Owner of BaxMod Models.

Today we have posted photos of the Land Rover Series 3 TACR-1 (Truck, Aircraft Crash Rescue Mark 1) courtesy of John Tapsell.

We have heard of a whole slew of new hobby modeling products being announced. First, there's Bronco Model's 1/35 Buffalo 6x6 MPCV w/Slat Armour Model Kit (CB35101) and 1/35 British 1/4 Ton (Airbourne) Truck (Jeep) with 6 pounder Anti-Tank Gun & Crew model kit set (CB35170);  E.T. Model's  1/35 "Technical" Pick-Up Truck Weighted Road Wheel Set- Type 2 (ER35-055) for the Meng Models'  kit (VS004) and Voyager Models' 1/35 BTR-60PU Detail Set (PE35472) for the Trumpeter model and 1/35 WWII U.S. Ford GPW 1/4 ton Mod. 1942 Jeep Detail Set (PE35605) for the Bronco kit (35107).

Patrick has completed a review of the second of Model Miniatures' newest Photo Reference DVD's:  "AMX-10RCR in Action" (MM-DVD006) which also highlights the modern French AMX-10RCR “Renove” (Renovated) Reconnaissance Vehicle.

Also, two more hobby modeling products have been announced.  They are IBG Models' 1/35 Einheitsdiesel Truck with 3.7cm Breda Cannon model kit (35005) and SKP Models' 1/35 Ford GPW Jeep Wheel Set (SKP241) for the Bronco kit.

It is Veteran's Day in the USA and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank all veteran's for their service to our country.

With that being said, we have heard of another interesting hobby modeling product announced by White Storm Models in the form of a 1/35 Ehrhardt Model 1917 Armored Car resin model kit (WSM3504).

Today we have WFV/Armored Car model photos taken by Patrick at the 2013 IPMS/USA Butch O'Hare Club Contest & Show. 

More hobby modeling products have been announced including some from Custom Factory, a new company from the Ukraine. Their WFV related products are 1/35 GAZ-2330 Tiger Wheels (35003), KRAZ-256-258 Truck Wheels (35008), BTR-40 APC Wheels (35011), ZIL-130-133 Soviet/Russian Truck Wheels (35012), ZIS-150 Soviet Truck Wheels (35013) and KAMAZ-4310 Truck Wheels (35014).  In addition, Panzer Art is releasing a 1/35 Staghound Mark 1 Turret with “Hessian Net” (RE35-220) and 1/35 ASLAV-25 Road Wheels (RE35-221).

We've posted more of John Tapsell's photos, these being of a Land Rover Series 2a RAF Ambulance.

Chris Baxter of BaxMod Models  (and WW supporter) has announced two interesting resin models he's releasing: a 1/35 G6 "Rhino" SPG and 1/35 Rhodesian SAS UNIMOG (S404).

A couple hobby modeling products have been announced including Hauler's 1/48 BA-20 Detail Set (HLX48341) for the Ace kit and SKP Model's 1/35 M151A2 Mutt Light/Lense Set (SKP188) for the Academy series of kits.

We've posted Mac Johnston's full build review of WW sponsor Minor Model's 1/35 Light Armored US Jeep Detail Set (AVM35019).

Today we have photos from new WW contributor John Tapsell.  John has sent us some pics of the British Panther MLV.

Also, we have a few more hobby modeling products announced including Hussar Productions' 1/35 Sd.Kfz.254 Saurer Wheel Set (HSR 35108) for the Hobby Boss kit and Legend Productions 1/35 Tilly Update/Stowage Set ( LF1270) which looks like it fits the Tamiya kit.  Finally, Squadron Signal Publications has released two new books: "US MRAPs in Action" (SS12054) by John Adams-Graf and "Gama Goat Detail In Action" (SS39003) by good friend David Doyle.  Both books are available in hard and soft covers.

Patrick has completed a review of one of Model Miniatures' newest Photo Reference DVD's "AMX-10RC in Details" (MM-DVD002) which highlights the modern French AMX-10RCR “Renove” (Renovated) Reconnaissance Vehicle.

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine has released their November issue and it contains a few WFV related articles. The articles are: ""Designed for a Purpose" (covering the Mercedes-Benz Zetros Series of Trucks) by Shaun Connors, "Irish Fords" by Colin Stone, "Jeep Rebuid (Part 3)"  by Editor Ian Young and "Two of a Kind" (covering the CM32 Cloud Leopard & Terrex IFV) by Gordon Arthur.

  WW sponsor Airfix Model World Magazine has released their November 2013 issue and among the armor related articles you'll find "Off-Road Legend"  which covers a build of the 1/35 Italeri Land Rover 109" LWB (Series 3) model kit by Alan Firbank. 

Today we've put up Dave's updated "World of Wheelies" country index for the Poland.

And just one more hobby modeling product has been announced by Italeri: their 1/35 M985 HEMTT Gun Truck Model Kit (6510).

More hobby modeling products have been announced including Bitskrieg's 1/35 Kubelwagen/ Schwimmwagen Off Road Wheel Rim (BK-057) and Trumpeter's 1/35 Fennek LGS - Dutch Version Model Kit (05533), 1/35 JGSDF Type 73 Light Truck "Revision Light"? Model Kit (05572) and 1/35 Canadian Husky 6x6 APC -Improved Version Model kit (01506).

Today we have two interesting additions via Dave Haugh.  The first is an updated "World of Wheelies" entry for Australia.  Second is a US War Department Field Manual (FM 2-6) titled "Crew Drill Light Armored Car M8": both are PDF's.

We've added another WWII era Italian vehicle index to WW: the Autoblinda Lince.

Also, Black Dog has announced two new products in their 1/35 US Airborne Jeep "Before Drop" Accessory Set (T35097) and US Airborne Jeep "After Drop" Accessory Set (T35098), both presumably for the Bronco Models kit CB35106.

Today we are posting more hobby modeling products that have been announced including Alder Models' 1/35 Humvee (M1114) Engine Detail Set (AD35084) for the Bronco Model kits, Bitskrieg's 1/35 Kubelwagen/ Schwimmwagen Common Wheel Rim (BK-055), Schwimmwagen Wide Type Wheel Rim (BK-056) and SKP Models' 1/35 ZIL-157 Light Lense Set (SKP129) for the Trumpeter models.. 

  WW sponsor Airfix Model World Magazine has released their October 2013 issue and it contains two articles you WFV lovers might be interested in.  They are "Commando Car" (modeling the 1/35 Italeri SAS 'Commando' Jeep) by Paul Cawte and "Press Ganged Runabout"  (featuring Tamiya's 1/35 Simca 5) by Toni Canfora. 

Geez, we have more hobby modeling products that have been announced including Arms Corps Models' 1/35 ASLAV 25 Phase III Correction/Update Sets (4 Different Options Available) (ACM35851) and ASLAV 25 Phase III Correction/Update "Bar Armour" Sets (4 Options) (ACM35852), both for the Trumpeter model #000392 and Best Value Model's 1/35 "Libyan" Land Cruiser Technical Pick-Up with BMP Turret model kit (BVM35098).

Today we have more photos from Mark; these being of a replica SAS Willys MB Jeep.

Long-time supporter of WW, Mark Aldrich, has provided us with some additional detail photos of the Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV).

Also, even more hobby modeling products have been announced including Italeri's 1/35 M985 HEMTT Gun Truck model kit (6510), Panzer Art's 1/35 Humvee (Late Pattern) Road Wheels (RE35-212) and Voyager Model's 1/35 BJ212 Military Jeep Detail Set (PE35606) for the Trumpeter kit, 1/35 Schwimmwagan Type 128 Detail Set (PE35608) for the AFV Club kit, 1/35 Ural 4320/375 Truck Road Wheels (PEA312) & 1/35 Modern US MK.23 MTVR Truck Add-On Parts (Armor) (PEA316), both for the respectiveTrumpeter kits.

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine has already released their October issue and it contains a few WFV related articles. The articles are: "Cold War Leviathans" (covering modern Russian mobile ICBM launchers) by Jim Kinnear, "DVD 2013" (covering the annual UK Defence Industry Show) by Shaun Connors and "Jeep Rebuid (Part 2)"  by Ian Young.

Yes, we have more hobby modeling products that have been announced including Model Miniature's  1/72 AMX-10 RCR (3rd Hussars) Resin Model Kit (MM-R123),"AMX-10 RC In Details" (MM-DVD002) & "AMX-10 RCR In Action" (MM-DVD005) Reference DVD's and Tank Mania's 1/35 SS-21 Scarab (OTR-21 Tochka) Resin Model Kit (35006).

A few more hobby modeling products have been announced by ET Model.  These include their 1/35 BM-21 Grad Multiple Rocket Launcher Detail Set (E35-191), 1/35 BM-21 Grad Multiple Rocket Launcher Weighted Road Wheel Set (ER35-053), both for the Trumpeter kit, and 1/35 GAZ-233014 STS "TIGER" Weighted Road Wheel Set (ER35-054) for the Meng Models Kit.

A bunch of actual wheel sets have been announced to use for our WFV/Armored Car modeling needs including Blitz Workshop's 1/35 Sdkfz 254/Sauer RK-7 wheels (BA35051) for the Hobby Boss model and Mirror Models' 1/35 Dunlop 10.5x16 (Tyre Set 1) Selection (35000), Dunlop 10.5x16 Set (35011), Dunlop 9.5x16 Set (35012), Dunlop Trak Grip 9x16 Set (35013), Firestone 10.5x16 Set (35014) and Goodyear 9.5x16 Set (35015).

Not only does Ian Young Editor of Military Machines International Magazine support us as sponsors, but he also provides WW with a lot of great reference material and photos. Courtesy of his help, we were able to add another interesting prototype vehicle index: this one covering the Acorn/ Iron Eagle/ Scarab Scout Car.

Courtesy of Ralph Riccio, we have added a photo and vehicle index of the WWII-era Italian prototype TL 37 Autoblindo Armored Car.

Also, one hobby modeling product has been announced by Resicast, a re-tooled 1/35 Ford Model T with Vickers Machine Gun Model Kit (351137).

We've added an Engesa S.A. Company/Product Sales Brochure (PDF) which covers the EE-9 Cascavel Armored Car and EE-11 Urutu APC.

Also, a few more hobby modeling products have been announced including DML's 1/35 SAS Raider 1/4 Ton 4x4 Truck (Jeep) ETO 1944 Model Kit & 2nd SAS Regiment Figure Set (6725) and Echelon Fine Details' 1/35 markings sets "1-221st Cavalry 11th ACR "DAK" M1117 ASV Guardian in Iraq" (D356164) and "RG-31s in Afghanistan- Black Out & Iron Hyde" (D356166).

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine has released their September issue and it contains a few WFV related articles. The articles are: "Dunsfold Open Weekend" (covering the HUGE Dunsfold Landy collection) by Ian Young, "Jeep Rebuid (Part 1)" by Ian and"Land Rover Buyers Guide (Part 2)" also by Ian.  Wow, he's been even busier than usual this month.

Also, we've added a hyperlink to the Dunsfold Land Rover Collection website at our "Links" section. 

Also, there were more hobby modeling products announced including ET Model's 1/35 GAZ-233014 STS "TIGER" (Exterior) Detail Set (E35-184) and GAZ-233014 STS "TIGER" Interior Detail Set (E35-185) both for the Meng Models' kit; and Gaso.line's 1/48 Land Rover WMIK Wheels (GAS48117) and "Snatch" Land Rover Wheels (GAS48118), both for the applicable Airfix kits; 1/48 Sd.Kfz.263 Panzerfunkwagen Conversion (GAS48120) for the Tamiya kit, 1/48 Renault VAB ULTIMA 4x4 APC with anti-RPG protection (Armée Française 2012) model kit (GAS50230), Panhard Crab Combat Reconnaissance Armoured Buggy model kit (GAS50231), Crab with Mistral ATGM Combat Reconnaissance Armoured Buggy model kit (GAS50232) and Crab with ARX20 Turret Combat Reconnaissance Armoured Buggy model kit (GAS50233).

We added more photos of the US' Trackless Tank.

Today we've updated our vehicle index for the Autoblinda AB 41, including the addition of more photos.

We've put up a new hyperlink in our "links" section to Jim Lewis' "Guntruck Studios" website.  GS is Jim's website dedicated to military/sci-fi modeling, but does have a lot of content dedicated to Gun Truck/WFV models as well. 

Also, there were more hobby modeling products announced lately.  These include Black Dog's 1/35 Land Rover Defender "Snatch" with Barracuda Camo- Afghanistan Conversion Set (T35092) and "Snatch" BIG Conversion Set (T35093) both for the Hobby Boss Kits; Bronco Models 1/35 British Airborne Troops Riding in 1/4 ton (Jeep) Truck and Trailer (CB35169) model kit; DEF Model's 1/35 Italian Puma 6X6 AFV Sagged Wheel Set (DW35047) for the Trumpeter kit and two (2) new hardcover books authored by friend of WarWheels David Doyle-Squadron/Signal Publications titled "The Complete DUKW Historical Reference" (SS80001) and "The GMC CCKW Truck in US Service Historical Reference" (SS80002).

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine has released their August issue and I've got it in my grubby hands already. Besides it containing its usual mega coverage of military vehicles, there's two WFV related articles. The articles are: "Czech Mate" (covering the TATRA truck line up) by Shaun Connors and "Land Rover Buyers Guide (Part 1)" by Ian Young.

Today we have another interesting addition with the Tucker Tiger Combat Car vehicle index.  Also, Dave has updated his "World of Wheelies" country index for the USA.

Here is information regarding a large number of hobby modeling product releases announced in the past couple weeks.  The items are Azimut's 1/35 Panhard VBL PL127 (with turreted 12.7mm M2HB Browning HMG)  (10049) and Panhard VBL CB52 ISAF (with VAB 7.62mm Turret) (10050) resin model kits; ET Model's 1/35 Soviet UAZ-469 All-Terrain Vehicle Detail Set (E35-179) For Trumpeter kit; Mirror Models' 1/35 CMP F15 (Italian Service) Ford Truck With Mounted 20mm Breda Gun Mod.39 (35107) model kit; Panzershop's 1/35 2K52 Luna-M/Frog 7 Wheeled Missile System Resin Model Kit; Voyager Models 1/35 "Technical" 4x4 Pick-Up with ZSU-23 AA Gun Detail Set (PE35580) and 'Tiger' Russian Armoured High-Mobility Vehicle Detail Set (PE35581), both for the Meng Models' kits, 1/35 Puma 4x4 Armoured Vehicle Detail Set (PE 35545), 1/35 M1078 LMTV Basic Detail Set (PE35585), M1078 LMTV (Armoured Cab) Basic Detailing Set (PE35586) and M1078 LMTV (Armoured Cab] Additional Detail Set (PEA 314) all for the applicable Trumpeter kits and finally Wings & Wheels Publications new books "M38A1 In Detail (R073)" and "Buffalo MRAP In Detail" (G037).

More model photos are up today, these courtesy of Wayne Cassell.  They cover his 1/35 Trumpeter Grizzly (Early) 6x6 AVGP and 1/35 Trumpy Type 96B 8x8 IFV models.

John Staehle is back with photos of his two latest dioramas; the first featuring a 1/35 Zvezda British Marked M3A1 Scout Car kit and the other focusing on the 1/35 Italeri M6 37mm GMC model.

Today, Patrick has posted his review of Model Miniatures' Photo Reference DVD "Buffalo in Details (with L-ROD Slat Armor)" (MM-DVD001) which highlights the French 13th Engineer Regiment's Vehicles.

Frequent WW supporter "7996" has sent us a couple photos of the Penman Armored Land Rover Mark 4. 

  WW sponsor Airfix Model World Magazine has released their July 2013 issue and it contains the follow-up reference article titled "Maple Leaf Armour: Part 2"  by Steve Guthrie. 

We've added a couple company sales information brochures for the Growler Light Strike Vehicle and Ocelot (Foxhound) LPPV.

Massimo Foti is back with photos of the BTR-152V1 APC and Ferret Mark 2/3 (or Mk2?) Scout Car.

And there's one WFV related reference that has been announced by Tankograd  titled "Fennek Reconnaissance Vehicle in Modern German Army Service" authored by Ralph Zwilling.

Continuing on the armored Land Rover theme, we have photos of the CAV 100 "Snatch" Landy courtesy of Ovik Solutions.

Today we have an interesting addition in the form of a new vehicle index of the Pangolin Armoured Land Rover Mark IV.

  WW sponsor Airfix Model World Magazine has released their June 2013 issue and it contains a plethora of articles relevant to us armored car lovers.  These features include a build article covering the Airfix 1/48 SUPACAT HMT 400 Jackal titled "Day of the Jackal"  by Johan Augustsson, another build article about the Hobby Boss 1/35 152mm ShkH Dana VZ.77 Wheeled SPG Model kit titled "Fiona on the Frontilne"  by Joe Long, another build/diorama article covering the Miniart 1/35 Daimler Dingo Mark 2 Scout Car titled "The Calm Before the Storm" also by Mr. Augustsson and finally a reference article titled "Maple Leaf Armour: Part 1"  by Steve Guthrie. 

More hobby modeling products have been announced including Legend Productions' 1/35 Land Rover "Pink Panther" Stowage Set (LF1261) and Land Rover "Pink Panther" Update/Stowage Set (LF1262) both for the Tamiya kit; Model Miniature's 1/72 French Buffalo MPCV (13th Engineer Regiment) Model Kit (MM-R118) and Reference Photo DVD titled "Buffalo in Details (with L-ROD Slat Armor)" (MM-DVD001) which shows the French 13th Engineer Regiment vehicles; and W-Model's 1/35 SS-20 Sabre Ballistic Missile and Transporter Model Kit (WW02).

Kinetic Model Kits (owned by WW sponsor Lucky Models) has announced another WFV model kit with their 1/35 RG-31 MK3 "Canada" Mine-Protected APC (K61010).

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine has released their June issue already.  As usual it is chock full of 'military vehicle goodness', including two articles dedicated to Armoured Cars/WFV's. The articles are: "Francophile" (French ACMAT manufactured wheeled vehicles) by Shaun Connors and "UNIFIL in Lebanon"  by Colin Stone.

Today we have a "What's in the Box" Review of a resin 1/35 Spanish RG-31 Mark 5e Nyala model kit by Javier Villarroya.

Also, we have a few more hobby model products that have been announced including Armo's 1/72 Russian Mannesmann-Mulag Armored Car Model Kit (72151); Black Dog's 1/35 Land Rover Defender "Snatch" Conversion (T35086) for the Hobby Boss kit, 1/35 Humber Mark III Accessories Set (T35089), 1/48 Supacat Jackal Accessories Set (E4803), 1/48 Supacat Coyote Accessories Set (E4804), both for the Airfix Model kits and DML's 1/35 SAS 1/4-Ton 4x4 Patrol Car (Jeep) Model Kit with Crew (6745).

    Ding Hao Hobby (owned by WW Sponsor AFV Club/Hobby Fan) has announced another interesting 1/35 wheeled fighting vehicle model: a Bussing NAG L4500S Cargo Truck with Double MG151 "Drilling" Machine Guns (DH96003).

AFV Club (WW Sponsor) has announced another wheeled fighting vehicle model in the form of the 1/35 AEC Mark 3 Armored Car (AF35273).

We have another interesting vehicle index up today.  Dave has provided info and photos of the T8 37mm Gun Motor Carriage.

We've added to our World of Wheelies listing again.  Dave has sent us an updated listing for Slovakia and a brand-spanking new listing for Taiwan (Republic of China).

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine and crew are still on a roll with another quick release of their May issue.  As usual, there is a lot of Armoured Car/ WFV related content that should be interesting to us "wheelies". The articles include: "Art of Deception" (Replica vs. Authentic Vehicles), by Ian Young, "Exercise Saber Junction"  (Field Exercises in Southern Germany) by Daniel Nowak, "Japanese Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV)" by Gordon Arthur and "Ulster Armoured Land Rovers" by Bob Morrison.

Today we've got some REALLY interesting photos up of a Canadian Joint Task Force (JTF) 2 Special Forces M1114 HMMWV.  Also, we've added a new country entry to our World of Wheels listing: Finland.  FYI, in the past few weeks we've also updated some of the other country listings, so check out your favorites to see if anything is new.

Finally, Model Miniature has announced a new resin 1/72 model kit of the HMMWV OPFOR (BRDM Version) (MM-R13).

We've added some photos of the Casspir Mark 2 "81" Mortar Carrier via Chris Baxter, Owner of Bax Mod Models.

Also, Wings & Wheels Publications (WWP) has announced a new book titled "RG-31 MRAP - Part 1: In Detail " (G033) authored by prolific author (and occassional WW contributor) Ralph Zwilling.  This first part covers the RG-31 Mark 1 & Mark 3 versions.

Today we present more photos and datasheet of the Pre-WWII American T13 Marmon-Herrington Scout Car.  We've also updated the vehicle index as well.

Dave Williams is back with more model photos; these of his 1/35 Tamiya M8 Greyhound Armored Car.  

Dave Williams, Editor/Owner of Dave's Tankworkshop Website, has sent in some photos of his very nicely done 1/35 Dragon Sdkfz 234/2 "Puma" armored car model kit. 

Today we have a few more company brochures from our German friend covering the Cougar 4x4 MRAP and the MaxxPro 4x4 MRAP.

Also a couple more modeling products have been announced by Best Value Models (owned by Azimut) in the form of a 1/35 Chilean MOWAG 6x6 Vehicle with Ramta TC-20 Cannon Mount (BVM35094) and MOWAG 6x6 Vehicle with 90mm Cannon (BVM35095) model kits.

A German WW contributor has sent us literally dozens of armored car/wheeled fighting vehicle company product brochures for posting.  Obviously we can't do all of them at one time, so we'll be posting them in dribs and drabs.  First up are eight (8) PDF brochures from the Thales Group covering their Bushmaster PMV series of vehicles.

Also, we have one hobby modeling product announced by SKP Model: They're putting out a 1/35 Ford GPW Jeep Light/Lense Set (SKP197) for the Bronco Models Kit.

We can now check off a long-time member from our vehicle "to do" list. Today, we've added a vehicle index on the Casspir Armored Personnel Carrier.

To go with yesterday's T55E1 GMC, we've put up a new index for the other vehicle called the "Cook Interceptor" the earlier T55 3-Inch 8x8 Gun Motor Carriage.

Today, we've revamped the vehicle index (adding photos & updating info) for the T55E1 3-Inch 8x8 GMC "Cook Interceptor".

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine had a super-quick turnaround and just released their April 2013 issue.  It should be interesting to fellow "wheelies" as it contains a few excellent articles pertaining to armored cars/wheeled fighting vehicles.  The articles include: " French Firepower"  (covering the AMX-10RC Armored Car) by Eric Cunat,"Into the Archives" (covering West German Tempo built Land Rovers) by James Taylor and "Yamaha Grizzly"  (British Quad Bike) by Ian Young.

Retrokit (WW Sponsor) has a new website home.  The new URL is www.retrokitonline.net .

Dave Haugh has come up some more contemporay images of the Italian AB 40 Armored Car.

Ian Young, Editor of Miltiary Machines International Magazine (WW Sponsor), has provided us with some photos of the Cheetah 4x4 Mine Protected APC. 

While looking through his references, Dave Haugh has scrounged up more photos of the US pre-WWII M1 Armored Car. 

LTC. Dick Taylor has provided us some additional photos of the Panhard EBR 75 FL11 Armored Car.

Also, we have one hobby modeling product newly announced: Blast Models' 1/35 GTK BOXER A1 FLW 2000 Update Set (Afghanistan) (BL35185K) for the Revell of Germany model kit.

Neil Baumgardner is back with photos of the Dutch Fennek Stinger Weapons Platform (SWP).

New hobby modelling products continue to flood the market these days.  The following items have been announced for future release including LZ Models' 1/35 GMC Otter Mark 1 LRC Flat Machine Gun Shield Set (LZ35427) for the Mirror Models kit and SKP Model's 1/35 Decal Set covering the "UAZ-469 Utility Vehicle in Czechoslovak and Czech (Republic) Service" (SKP192).

Today we have a new contributor in LTC Paul Fanning (Ret.).  Paul has provided us with some photos of the M1114 Uparmored HMMWV and M1151 HMMWV ECV of the New York National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team circa 2008.

Two modeling products have been announced including the Vision Models 1/35 Soviet BA-64-3SKh Armored Car (tracked with ski's) model kit (VM35005) and the Squadron Signal Book "M8/M20 Armored Cars Walk Around" by Jim Mesko, which comes in both soft and hard covers.

Well, it's back to normal now (hopefully), so to "celebrate" that fact, here are some photos of the M38A1 Jeep in its Packing/Shipping configuration via Dave.

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine has released their March 2013 issue and although it doesn't contain the HUGE number of articles interesting to us WFV's entusiasts, it does have a couple nice ones. These include: " Daimler Ferret"  by Geoff Fletcher,"Desert Song" (Jeep Enthusiasts retracing the path of the LRDG) by John Carroll and "Military Austin 7 (Scout Car)" by Ian Young.

A few more hobby modeling products have been announced.  These items are Passion Models' 1/35 AEC Dorchester DAK Decals ['Max' & 'Moritz'] (P35D-003) and Resicast's 1/35 LRDG Chevrolet Fitter's Vehicle conversion/update set (35.2352) for the Tamiya model kit and their newly tooled 1/35 Ford T Vickers gun carrier model kit (35137).

Rob Yalden of AMPS-Chicagoland (by way of Deutschland) has sent us some photos of the BTR-152K APC and Ferret Mark 2/3 Armored Car.

Also, we have a couple hobby modeling product releases courtesy of Hauler; including a 1/48 SdKfz 234 PUMA Wheels (HLX48334) for the Tamiya/Italeri  kit and Land Rover Snatch grills/mesh (HLX48335) for the Airfix kit.

Peruvian correspondent Lewis Mejia has sent some photos (and vehicle index) of the BRAVIA Chaimite V-200 APC.

While poking around the Internet, Patrick found some Danish Special Forces (Jaeger Corps) Jackal 1 SRV photos via NATO.

Also, SKP Model has announced another hobby modeling product in their 1/35 BRDM-2 Light and Lense Set (SKP186) for the Trumpeter kit.

New WW contributor Mike Winters has provided us with some photos of his 1/35 Italeri Staghound Mark 1 model kit.

Also, as has been the case lately we have even more hobby modeling product announcements including the ET Model 1/35 BTR-70 (Early) APC Detail Set (E35160) for the Trumpeter  kit and the Resicast 1/35 LRDG Chevrolet Heavy Weapons Carrier Conversion Set (352351) for the Tamiya kit.

Today, we've added Patrick's first look review of the new Kinetic Model Kits 1/35 RG-31 MK3 "US Army" Mine-Protected APC Model Kit (K61012).  Kinetic is owned by WW sponsor Lucky Models.

Hobby model product release info continues to trickle in.  Today, we have Mirror Models' 1/35 Marmon-Herrington Mark II Armored Car (35603) and Model Miniature's 1/72 M34 with ZU-23-2 Gun Truck Conversion (MM-R08) for the Academy  kit.

Two more interesting hobby modeling products were just announced.  They are IBG Models'  1/35 Chevrolet C15TA Armored Truck model kit (35020) and Model Centrum/PROGRES' book "Marmon Herrington: History of the South African Reconnaissance Car" (ACG Special #1) authored by William Marshall.

Retrokit (WW Sponsor) has announced a new model kit in the form of a resin 1/72 ADGZ/M35 Mittlere Panzerspahwagen (72052).

Today we have a boat-load of new hobby modeling products that have been announced.  Here goes:

AMG's (new company?) 1/35 PLASTIC ADGZ Heavy Armored Car Model Kit (35502); Azimut Productions' resin 1/35 VESPA TAP Scooter w/M-20 75mm recoilless gun model kit (AZI10045); Dragon Models' 1/35 Sdkfz 234/4 Panzerspahwagen (Premium Edition) model kit (6772); IBG Models'  1/35 Marmon-Herrington Mk.I South African Reconnaissance Vehicle (35021), Marmon-Herrington Mk.II ME Type (35022), Marmon-Herrington Mk.II Mobile Field Force Type (35023), Panzerspahwagen Marmon-Herrington (e) (Mark II) (35024) and Otter Light Reconnaissance Car (35016) Model Kits; Italeri's 1/35 VTLM Lince model kit (6504) (which was announced last year as well); Meng Model's 1/35 Russian Armored High-Mobility Vehicle GAZ-233014 STS “Tiger” (VS-003) and (Toyota Land Cruiser) Pick-Up w/ZU-23-2 (VS-004) Model kits; Miniart's 1/35 AEC Mark 1 Armored Car model kit (35152); Real Models'  1/35 LAV III IBAK- Belly Armor detail set (RMA 35246) for the Trumpeter kit and LAV III IBAK- Belly Armor detail set (RMA 35222) for AFV Club kit (which doesn't produce a LAV III; But could be used on a converted AFV Club Stryker?); Tasca's 1/24 BRC-40 Bantam Utility Vehicle Model Kit (no stock number yet); Toro Models 1/35 Decal Set "Captured Cars in Polish service" (Kubelwagen, Mercedes 170, Opel Olympia, Fiat Topolino/Simca 5CV, Schwimmwagen, Steyr 1500) (35D19); Voyager Model's 1/35 Sd.Kfz.254 Tracked Armoured Scout Car Detail Set (PE35530) for the HobbyBoss kit 82491; and Xact Scale Models' (New Company) 1/35 Russian HMV GAZ-2975 "Tiger" Model kit (XS-35002). WHEW!!!

AFV Club (WW Sponsor) has announced two more WFV related model kits including another 1/35 Dorchester ACV, this one an 'early' version (35049) and a 1/35 Sdfkz 233 8-Rad Panzerspahwagen with 7.5cm Gun (AF35233).

  WW sponsor Military Machines International Magazine has released their February 2013 issue and it contains a TON of articles interesting to us here and to visitors of WW. These Articles include: "Commando Force" (M1117 ASV and later developments) by Shaun Connors, "Desert Rarity" (Up-gunned Marmon-Herrington Mark IV Armored Car) by Kuno Gross, "Hummer In Focus" by Editor Ian Young, "The Venezuelan Humvee" (Tiuna 4x4 Tactical Vehicle) by Santiago Rivas and "Vietnam Gun Trucks" by Roy Stevenson.

  WW sponsor Airfix Model World Magazine has released their February 2013 issue and it contains a build article covering the Revell of Germany 1/35 GTK Boxer MRAV Model kit titled "Armoured Bruiser"  by Joe Long. 

Wayne Cassell is back with some photos of his latest finished project, the 1/35 HobbyBoss EBR FL10 Armored Car Model Kit.

AFV Club (WW Sponsor) has announced a new product in the form a 1/35 Volkswagen Schwimmwagen Type 128 Model Kit (AF35228).  FYI, in case you don't know, this version is different than the more common (and previously "kitted") Type 166 vehicle.

We've finally created a separate index for the British Tempest Mine Protected Vehicle.

Also, Kit Form Services has announced their release of a 1/24 Land Rover Series II/III Lightweight/Airportable 1/2 Ton Truck model kit (TQ-203).

Today we've added a long awaited (to us at least) vehicle index for the Austin Champ Mark 1  1/4 Ton Cargo/Utility Truck.

Also, a few hobby modeling product were announced by Egys.  These items are the 1/35 Centauro Early Series (IBIS Mission) Detail Set (PE35008), 1/35 IFOR Centauro Detail Set (PE35009), 1/35 Centauro (ROMOR IBIS Mission) Detail Set (PE35010A) and 1/35 Centauro(ROMOR IBIS Mission) Detail Set (PE35010B): all for the applicable Trumpeter kits.

We have a few "stragglers" from Lewis Mejia in the form of photos of a Peruvian BRDM-2 Scout Car, Ecuadoran SA-8 Gecko SAM Launcher, (another) Type 6616 Armored Car and (one more) UR-416 APC.

Also, one hobby modeling product was announced by Spade Ace Models: a Set of 1/35 Sauer RK-7/Sdkfz 254 metal tracks (SAT35117) for the HobbyBoss kit. 

Dave Haugh has created two new vehicle data sheets for the Mamba Mark 1 and Mark 2 MRAPs.

Today we have more content from Lewis Mejia in the form of a vehicle index for the Type 6616 Armored Car.

And we have two new hobby modeling items announced.  First, new company Arsenal Model Group (Ukraine) is coming out with a 1/35 PLASTIC Polizei-Panzerkampfwagen ADGZ M35 Mittlere Panzerwagen model kit (35030).  Second, Tankograd Publishing is releasing a new book titled "Panzer-Kraftwagen - Armoured Cars of the German Army and Freikorps" (World War One Special 1007) and authored by Ranier Strasheim.

Courtesy of new Peruvian Correspondent Lewis Mejia, we have some photos of that country's BMR-600 IFV and UR-416 APC.

We only have a mini-addition today of hobby modeling product news.  The following new products were announced: Hussar Productions 1/35 152mm DANA SPG Wheel Set (HSR 35105), 1/35 M3A1 Scout Car Early Wheel Set (6 hole rim) (HSR 35106) and 1/35 M3A1 Scout Car Early Wheel Set (8 hole rim) (HSR 35107), all for the applicable HobbyBoss model kits; Panzer Art's 1/35 ASLAV-25 Wheel Set      (RE35-179) and SKP Model''s 1/35 ShKH vz. 77 "Dana" SPG Light/Lense set (SKP169) also for the Hobby Boss model. 

Happy New Year!  Our first addition of the year comes in the form of photos and vehicle index covering the Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle.