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2020 Archive of "What's New" Items

Items appearing in the "What's New" section from January 1 through December 31, 2020 are contained here.  The information is listed by date updated with the most recent dates on top and older items at the bottom.

Date Item Updated or Added
December 26, 2020 Although we're sticking to Irish vehicles, this addition is via another contributor.  These photos are of the Leyland (Modified) Armored Car via Don Allen.
December 24th Continuing on with Glen's photos, we have additional pics of an Irish Peerless Armored Car.
December 23rd Via good mate Glen Phelan, we have some new photos of the Panhard M3 APC in Irish and United Nations Livery.
December 20th Today we have some line drawings by Bill Emerson which depict a few of the Rolls Royce 1914 Pattern AC's as used by T.E. Lawrence.
December 18th   The January 2021 issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine is here and it has a very large number of articles that may be interesting to you, or visitors.  They are "Convoy Protection" (discussing Vietnam-era Gun Trucks) by Andrew Stone, "Ghosts of the Military" (covering the Rolls Royce 1920 Pattern AC) by Richard Gunn, "Straussler & Alvis" (chronicling the Straussler AC's) by David Fletcher and "The Recce Jeeps of Arnhem" by Craig Allen.
December 11th    With a heavy heart I must report we've gotten word of the passing of Content Editor David Haugh.  He passed away on June 21, 2020 but that's all I know at this point.  I'm trying to find out more info and will post it, if/when it becomes available.

WarWheels drew its inspiration from Dave's Armored Car Journal and without his indespensible help, WW would very likely never have come to be. Rest in Peace Dave.
December 9th We have added another Swedish tank killer index, this one for the Pansarvärnspjästerrängbil 9031/Volvo L3304 Anti-Tank Vehicle.
December 6th Gecko Models has announced a new kit in the form of a 1/35 British ATMP with SLLPT & Drop Trailler Model Kit (35GM0018).
November 29th   The December issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has gotten here and it has two articles covering armored cars and wheeled fighting vehicles.  They are "Afghan Wheels and Tracks" (covering many Brit vehicles such as the Coyote, Foxhound, Husky, Jackal, Mastiff, Ridgback, Wolfhound and Yamaha Grizzly 450 Quad Bike) by Craig Allen and "Four-Wheeled Muscle" (highlighting the Staghound Armored Car by David Garden.
November 27th Today we've posted some photos of an Australian Museum exhibited M3A1 Scout Car.
November 25th Star-Decals has announced a few sets of new markings.  They are 1/35 “War in Caucasus # 5: 1st and 2nd Chechen War 1994-2009” (Soviet BTR-70, BRDM-2, BRDM-2 Konkurs) (35-C1291) and 1/35 & 1/72 “Peacekeepers in the Middle East # 2: UNEF in Suez, Sinai and Gaza” (Yugoslavian & Swedish M3A1 Scout Car, M8 Greyhound and M37 Dodge 3/4 ton truck) (35-C1292 & 72-A1062).
November 20th After a bit of a lull, we've posted a new index covering the Swedish Pansarvärnspjästerrängbil 1111 Anti-Tank Vehicle.
November 14th We've added an additional 80+ photos of the BTR-152 APC Series today. So if you're interested in that vehicle, check out the index. 
November 13th Miniart  has announced yet another Austin kit, this one the 1/35 Austin Armored Car 3rd Series: Czechoslovak, Russian, Soviet Service (With Interior) Model Kit (39007).
November 12th Today we've posted additional photos of the Minerva Armored Car via Content Editor Dave Haugh.
November 11th Another hobby annoucement has come through via DEF Model.  They are releasing a 1/35 set of sagged wheels for the Pantsir-S1 Russian AAMGS (DW35120), useable with both the Meng and Zvezda kits.
November 10th We've gotten up another book review today. This time Patrick covers the new book authored by Alan Ranger and published by MMP Books, "Krupp Protze Lorry".
November 8th Copper State Models has announced a new product, a Canadian 1/35 Armored Autocar Model Kit.
November 5th Finishing out the Kamaz Typhoons for now, we've put up a new vehicle index covering the KAMAZ-53949 Typhoon-K Mine Protected Armored Vehicle.
November 1st We're happy to mention that we've put up a new index covering the KAMAZ-4386 Typhoon-K VDV (Airborne Forces) Mine Protected Armored Vehicle.

 In addition, Takom has announced a release of limited edition, dual-combo set of 1/35 M46 Patton Tank & 1/4 ton (Willys Jeep) Utility Truck Models (#2117X).
October 31st Via Marwan Fouad Ferr, we've got a couple photos of Lebanese Staghound Mark 3's which his father served on.  In addition, one of the photos also shows an AEC Turreted Staghound as well.
October 29th Today we're posting photos of the Dingo 2 Pick-Up courtesy of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann.
October 26th Model-Miniature has sent us info about their newest 1/72 release, the VBL OPEX Vehicle (Lebanon & Afghanistan Version) (MM-R234) model kit.
October 25th I guess I'm on a Russian kick now, so I've posted about 30ish "new" photos of the BTR-40 Scout Car.
October 24th Today we've posted another new vehicle index in the Russian Typhoon-K Series, this one being the prototype KAMAZ-63969 Typhoon-K Armored Personnel Carrier.
October 23rd Going into unfamiliar territory here, but we've posted a new vehicle index for the KAMAZ-63968 Typhoon-K Armored Modular Vehicle.
October 22nd   The November issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has arrived and it has three articles of interest to us armored car aficionados.  They are "A Rare Beast" (highlighting the FV610 Saracen Command Post) by Vicky Turner, "Hello, Old Friend" (discussing the restoration of a Ford GPW Jeep) by Toby Savage and "Protection Detail" (covering the Humber Light Recon and Scout Cars) by David Fletcher.
October 21st Mike has sent us more photos of his latest project, this one being a 1/35 Dragon Saladin Mark 2 Armored Car Model.
October 17th Long-time friend Mike Oberholtzer is back with some photos of his 1/35 Tiger Model's Panhard VBL Light Armored Vehicle model photos.
October 16th Back to the Brits again.  Today's addition is a new vehicle index covering the Humber Mark 1 Anti-Aircraft Armored Car.
October 15th Miniart  has announced another model kit, a 1/35 Austin Armoured Car 1918 Pattern (British Service- Western Front) with Interior (39009).
October 12th Today we've updated our Serbian TAM 110 Ris APC vehicle index.

In additon, Gecko Models has announced their 1/35 British ATMP with Rescue Stretcher Detail Set (35GM0035-1) for their upcoming kit.
October 11th Oops, we forgot to list this recent hobby product release annoucement, ICM's 1/35 Sd.Kfz. 247 Ausf.B. Armored Command Vehicle Model Kit (35110).
October 10th We're sticking with British WW2-era vehicles and posting a new index covering the Thornycroft Self-Propelled 17-Pounder Gun.

Also, one hobby modeling product has been announced by Voyager Model, their 1/35 WWII U.S. Willys MB Jeep with Add Armor Upgrade Set (PE351066), which is for the newish Takom kit.
October 4th We've finally finished up the Beaverette cars with the posting of an index covering the Beaverette Mark 2 Light Recon Car.
October 3rd Continuing with British vehicles, we've posted a new index covering the Beaverette Mark 1 Light Recon Car.
October 2nd Echelon Fine Details has announced a few 1/35 sets of decals.  They are, "Pz.Sp.Wg.AB 41 201(i) (Part 1)" (D356285)", "Pz.Sp.Wg.AB 41 201(i) (Part 2)" (D356286) and "Pz.Sp.Wg.AB 41 201(i) (Part 1 & 2 Combo)" (D356289).
September 30th   The October issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine is already here and it contains the articles "A Blast from the Past" (highlighting a Bedford RL "Mine Cab" Truck) by Vicky Turner and "The Black Jeep In the Family" by Ed James which covers a militarized Willys CJ-2A Jeep.
September 28th Due to the work on yesterday's addition, we ended up coming up with some additional photos of the Beaverette Mark 3 Light Recon Car.
September 27th After a long "delay", we've finally put up a new vehicle index covering the Beaverette Mark 4 Light Recon Car.
September 26th Warwheels sponsor AFV Club has announced their new 1/35 model set IDF 1/4 Ton 4x4 Siyur + Tolar (M38A1/CJ-5 Jeep) (AF35S99).  The set comes with two complete kits, one replicating a scout/recon vehicle and the other carrying a recoilless rifle.
September 20th There's been a lot of hobby product announcements as of late.  They are Blast Models’ 1/35 Stryker Driver Armored Protection (Windscreen) (BL35363K), Stryker DEK Driver Enhancement Kit (BL35369K), for the AFV Club kit and VBCI M811 25mm Fluted Gun (BL35386K) for the Heller kit; Gecko Models’ 1/35 British ATMP with Ammo Pallet Model Kit (35GM0017); IBG Models’ 1/35 Italian Autocannone 3Ro with 90/53 90mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Model Kit (35063); ICM’s 1/35 BM-13-16 on W.O.T. 8 Chassis Kit With Soviet Crew (35592) and Model T RNAS Armoured Car Kit With WWI British Tank Crew (35670); and Miniart’s 1/35 Austin Armored Car 3rd Series: Ukrainian, Polish, Georgian, Romanian Service (With Interior) Model Kit (39005).
September 19th Today, we have a new index covering the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).
September 18th   The October issue of Airfix Model World Magazine has gotten here in very good time and I'm happy to say that it has an article that should be interesting to you all.  It is titled "Afghan's Green Devil" by Kev Smith, which covers his build of the IBG Models' 1/35 KTO Rosomak "Green Devil" M1M Infantry Fighting Vehicle model kit.
September 14th Do you like book reviews, well then you're in for a treat as Editor Patrick presents his review of the new book authored by Alan Ranger and published by MMP Books, "4-Wheeled Armoured Cars in Germany WW2".
September 6th Frequent photo contributor Don Allen, has changed tactics and now tackles a book review of "US Army Ambulances & Medical Vehicles In World War Two", published by WW sponsor Casemate Publishers.
September 5th "Mechanix" is still working at a prodigious pace, and has sent us photos of his scratchbuilt 1/35 Irish Panhard M3 APC model kit.
August 30th

  The September issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has come calling already and it has three articles that may be of interest to you. They are "Model Mastery" (showing a LRDG Model Diorama) by Alejandro Mario Luchelli, "Pickup Battlewagons" (highlighting the use of civilian "technicals") by Craig Allen and "Six-Wheeled Firepower" (covering the Saladin Armored Car) by David Garden.  Incidentally, David contacted us for help, and as a result, his article includes some photos shown here on WarWheels. 
August 27th For a nice change of pace, we have some photos from Ron Bell showing his 1/72 RPM Model T Scout Car build.
August 23rd A few hobby model products have been announced by FC Model Trend.  They are the 1/35 Sd.Kfz.222 Early Mesh Roof: Model B (35790), Sd.Kfz.222 Late Mesh Roof (35791), and Sd.Kfz.221/223 Mesh Roof (35792), all for the Hobby Boss/Tristar kits.
August 21st We've finally gotten to be able to get some serious work done here and that has resulted in a new vehicle index covering the DAGOR Ultra-Light Combat Vehicle.
August 15th Another tiny update today, an announcement by Black Dog of their new 1/35 British SAS Jeep Africa Accessories Set No.2 (T35224).
August 7th Star-Decals have announced a large number of decal sets covering armored cars/WFV's.  They are 1/35 & 1/72 “Balkan WW2 #1: Croatia” (35-C1270 & 72-A1051) (Includes Markings for the AB41); 1/35 & 1/72 “Balkan WW2 #2: Prinz Eugen” (35-C1271 & 72-A1052) (BA-20 & Steyr ADGZ); 1/35 “Balkan WW2 #3: German Anti-Partisan Operations” (35-C1272) (Schwimmwagen); 1/35 & 1/72 “Balkan WW2 #4: Greece” (35-C1273 & 72-A1053) (AB-41 & Kubelwagen); 1/35 “ISAF #4: Afghanistan Peacekeepers” (35-C1282) (BRDM-2, BTR-80A & VBL) and; 1/35 “Kiwi Armor #3: 19th Armoured Regiment” (35-C1283) (Dingo Scout & Humber Scout).
August 2nd

  The August issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has arrived and it contains the article "Foxhound Protected Patrol Vehicle" by Craig Allen.

In addition, Trumpeter has announced they will be releasing a 1/35 BM-13 NM 2B7 Multiple Rocket Launcher Model Kit (01075). 
July 31st A small update today with a few additional photos of Czech OA vz. 23/PA-2 "Zelva" Armored Cars via content editor Dave Haugh.
July 28th   The July issue of Airfix Model World Magazine has also just gotten here and it has an article titled "Tactical Support Dog" by Christian Lupu. The article covers the author's build of the Meng Models' 1/35 Husky Medium Tactical Supply Vehicle model kit.
July 26th Continuing with Czech vehicles, we've posted a new index covering the OA vz. 27/PA-3 Armored Car.

Two hobby model products have been announced by Gecko Models.  They are the 1/35 ATMP WMIK (Weapons Mounted Installation Kit) (35GM0019) and ATMP with Rescue Stretcher (35GM0035) model kits.
July 19th We have a new vehicle index available today.  It covers the Czech OA vz. 30 Armored Car.
July 16th   The June issue of Airfix Model World Magazine has finally arrived, and it contains an article titled "One of a Kind" by Bjorn Kagner.  The article covers the author's build of the Copper State Models unique 1/35 Romfell Panzerwagen model kit.
July 6th James Kellett is back after a long hiatus, with some photos of his 1/72 Canadian Bison APC model kit.
July 5th In the past couple weeks, there's been a large number of hobby modeling products announced.  They are DEF Model’s 1/35 Technical Pick up with BMP-1 Turret Conversion (DM35038), US ¼ Ton Utility Truck (Jeep) Sagged Wheel Set (DW30054) and Bumerang 8x8 APC Sagged Wheel Set (DW35117), for the Zvezda kit; Hobby Boss’ 1/35 LKW 7t mil gl LARS2 Model Kit (85521); Trumpeter’s 1/35 S MK23 MTVR MAS Truck Model Kit (01080); and Trackpad Publishing’s new book “Tough Truck!  Australian Army Land Rovers: 1949 to 2012", written by Michael K. Cecil.
June 24th Today we've put up a new index covering the Alvis Dingo Scout Car.
June 22nd New contributor David Vargo has sent us some photos of his 1/25 scratchbuilt Peacekeeper APC model kit.

In addition, there's been one hobby model product announced in the past few days, it being Meng Model's 1/35 Russian K-4386 Typhoon-VDV Armored Vehicle Sagged Wheel Set" (SPS-075).
June 21st Very good mate Dr. Chris Lloyd-Staples has finished his review of the new book "U.S. Army Chevrolet Trucks In World War Two" by Didier Andres and released by WW Sponsor Casemate Publishers.
June 14th Today we've added a new vehicle index covering the British B.S.A. Scout Car.
June 12th We've posted a new link to a very useful website if you're interested in scale line drawings.  The late Mick Bell produced hundreds of detailed 1/76 scale drawings of military vehicles during his career.  Due to his family's generosity, most of his plans are now available to use and download for free.  To take a look at this treasure trove, check out the site Mick Bell Plans
June 11th Long-time contributor "Mechanix" is back with photos of his 1/35 Irish Beaverette Scout Car Model and his 1/35 Irish Armored Unimog S404 APC Model.
June 10th After seeing our last update, Peter Kernan was kind enough to send us a lot more photos of the M53/59/70 Lizard Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun.
June 8th It's been a long time coming, but we've finally got up a new index for the M53/59/70 Lizard Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun.
June 6th Today we have some photos of a 1/48 Airfix Jackal 2 SRV Model Kit courtesy of friend Jerry Ben.

Also, there's another hobby modeling product that was recently announced, ICM's 1/35 BM-13-16 MLRS on W.O.T. 8 Chassis (35591).
June 5th

  The June issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has alrelady hit my doorstep and is a "special" issue dedicated to the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG).  Therefore, it contains a number of articles covering that unit.  They are "Piracy On the High Desert” by Toby Savage, “Remembering the Ghost Patrol” (An interview of a former LRDG member) by Andrew Stone and "Searching the Sahara”  by James Davis. In addition, it contains two other articles covering armored cars/wfv's.  They are “A Very British Dingo” by Clare Westbrook and "Ugly Duckling” (highlighting the VW Iltis) by Louise Limb.
May 31st Speaking of changes of pace, Ron Bell is back with photos of his 1/76 W^D Models Austin 3rd Series Armored Car.
May 30th For a change of pace, we posted some photos of the German Sdkfz 231/ 232 Fu 6-Rad Armored Cars, courtesy of the Bundesarchiv
May 29th And just like that, a couple more hobby products have been announced.  They are Panda Models' 1/35 M1235 MaxxPro Dash with Spark II Mine Roller kit (PH35044) and Planet Models' 1/72 M1280 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle - General Purpose Configuration (MV124) resin model kit.
May 27th We've just discovered that Trumpeter has plans to release two new products.  They are 1/35 HEMTT with CIWS and M65 Atomic Cannon model kits.
May 24th Today we have even more photos of the Panhard VBL Light Armored Vehicle.
May 23rd Well, back to French stuff.  We've upgraded the Panhard VBL Light Armored Vehicle Index, which includes new photos.

Also, there have been two modeling hobby product announcements.  They are Meng Model's 1/35 Russian K-4386 Typhoon-VDV Armored Vehicle model kit (VS-014) and RPG Scale Model's 1/35 Russian URAL 63095 Typhoon MRAP model kit (35008).
May 20th

  The May issue of Classic Military Vehicle Magazine has arrived and it contains the article "French Four-Wheeled Flair" (covering the Panhard AML Armored Car) by David Garden.
May 19th A very small update for today.  We've added a couple of pics we had laying about of the White (1917) Armored Car.
May 16th French Fest continues with the addition of a vehicle index covering the AMX-10RCR Reconnaissance Vehicle.
May 15th Today, we've posted some new photos of the VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle, courtesy of the French Ministry of Armed Forces.

Also, there's been one new hobby product announcement recently, it is ICM's 1/35 (Ford) 1917 Model T Light Patrol Car with ANZAC Crew model set (35668).
May 13th While were on French vehicles, we've also updated our AMX-10RC Reconnaissance Vehicle, which also includes new photos.
May 10th With the update of the Sagaie page yesterday, we figured it was high time to add an index covering the earlier ERC-90 F1 Lynx Armored Recon Vehicle.
May 9th Today we improved our ERC-90 F4 Sagaie Armored Recon Vehicle index, which includes a bunch of new photos.
May 6th And for our Saladin finale, we've posted 40+ detail photos courtesy of Don Allen.
May 5th Here's the last of the Saladin Mark 2 photos (for now) from Content Editor Dave Haugh.
May 4th Courtesy of new contributor Professor Andrew Castro, we've been able to post a new vehicle index covering the Philippine MX-7 "Spider" Armored Escort Vehicle.
May 3rd More "Sally" pics from the dusty files of Dave Haugh have been uncovered.  The additions include photos of a Saladin Mark 2 mounting the Swingfire Anti-Tank Missile System.
May 1st Today's update consists of some Jordanian? Saladin Mark 2 Armored Car photos, courtesy of long-time friend Christophe Jacquemont.
April 25th We've received information that Hussar Productions is releasing two new products, a 1/35 BRDM-2 M96 Szakal (Jackal) Conversion (HSR35144) and BRDM-2 Zbik (Wildcat) Conversion (HSR35145), both for the Trumpeter kit.
April 22nd New contributor Ken Benfield has sent us some unique photos of the Bedford RL "Pig" Armored Truck for posting.
April 19th Ron Bell is back with photos of another one of his small-scale projects, this one being a 1/72 Daimler-Guinness "Boiler" Armored Lorry Model.
April 18th Ok, we were mistaken. We do have additional photos of a Light Armored Vehicle, but these are a bit different as they cover the Canadian LAV III Series instead.
April 16th Today the LAV-centric postings end with our last (for now) addition from Chris, these showing the LAV-Battalion Command & Control (LAV-C2).
April 12th The plethora of LAV photos continues via Chris with the addition of more pics covering the Light Armored Vehicle- Logistics (LAV-L).
April 11th Here's more pics via Chris Hughes for LAV-O-Rama, these being of the LAV-Anti-Tank Vehicle.
April 10th We continue LAV-O-Rama, courtesy of Chris Hughes with the addition of more LAV-Recovery Vehicle photos.
April 9th Chris Hughes, owner of Toadman's Tank Pictures is back with a submission for WW.  We've added his LAV-25A2 photos today.
April 5th We've FINALLY found a photo of the Coventry Mark 2 Armored Car we could post.  Check out the vehicle index to see it.
April 4th It's time for more hobby model announcements.  They are D-Day Miniatures’ 1/35 Schwimmwagen Accessories Set- Ardennes 1944 (35158) for the Tamiya Kit; DEF Model’s 1/35 M54A2 Cargo Truck Sagged Rear Wheel Set - Standard Loaded (DW35116) for the AFV Club kit; Echelon Fine Details’ 1/35 “Irish & French AML Armoured Cars in Lebanon” (D356279) (Covers Panhard AML-20, AML-60 & AML-90) and “M151 Gun Trucks In Vietnam” (D35681) decals; FC Model Trend’s 1/35 UNL-35 Armored Car Model Kit (35467); Hobby Boss’ 1/35 USAF XM706E2 Armored Car Model Kit (84536); JAPModels-Miniatures’ 1/35 Jeep Accessories (JAP ACC 56) and M20 Utility Vehicle Tarp (JAP ACC 57); and MH Models’ 1/35 Hafner Rotabuggy Conversion Set (M35001) for the Tamiya kit.
April 3rd Today we've put up a new index covering the Pinzgauer 718M Special Operations Vehicle.
March 29th Sticking with the Jackal, we've posted some photos of the Jackal 2 HMWP via, of all groups, the U.S. Army.
March 28th Our latest addition is more photos of the Jackal 1 High Mobility Weapons Platform via the UK MoD.
March 26th Today's addition is Patrick's review of the book "Masters of Mayhem: Lawrence of Arabia and the British Military Mission to the Hejaz" by author James Stejskal.
March 24th Staying on the Landy theme, we've added more photos of the Land Rover "Wolf" TUL/TUM-HS Utility Vehicle, also courtesy of the UK Ministry of Defence.
March 22nd We've added a new hyperlink in our "Links" section to The Military Vehicle Trust (MVT).  Based out of the UK, the MVT is the oldest and largest vehicle club in the World. So, check them out!

In addtion, we've added some photos of the Land Rover Defender 130 "Pulse" Field Ambulance, courtesy of the UK Ministry of Defence.
March 21st Today we have some additional photos of the M1230 Caiman Plus 6x6 Tactical Vehicle System courtesy of the US Department of Defense.
March 16th It's been awhile since we posted any hobby product announcements.  However, in the past couple days a slew of new items have been unveiled.  They are Black Dog’s 1/35 US Jeep Accessories Set #2 (T35221); Bronco Models’ 1/35 British Recce and Signals Light Trucks (Jeeps) Model Set (CB35218), which includes 2 kits with 5 Crew Members; MiniArt’s 1/35 Bantam 40 BRC with British Crew Model Set (35324); and Star Decals’ 1/35 “Royal Artillery #2: British RA in NW Europe 1944-45” (35-C1259) (Includes Markings for the Humber Scout Car), “ISAF #2: German Troops (GECON) in Afghanistan” (35-C1268) (Includes markings for the Fuchs), “ISAF #3: French Troops in Afghanistan” (35-C1269) (Includes markings for the VAB and Panhard VBL) and 1/72 “Royal Artillery #2: British RA in NW Europe 1944-45” (72-A1046) (Includes Markings for the Humber Scout Car).
March 15th With the enormous help of author James Stejskal, we've put up a new index covering the Rolls-Royce Tender (Support Car).
March 7th Courtesy of Silvio Iacuone, we have some new photos of the M1161 Growler ITV.
March 1st We've added more pics of "an oldie, but a goodie", them showing the King Model 1915 Armored Car.
February 25th

  The March issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has made it's appearance in my mail box and contains (yet again) two articles that may be interesting to our visitors here. They are "Popski's Private Army" (which includes photos of a unit jeep reproduction), authored by Craig Allen and "Show Stopper" (covering the Buffel APC) by Andrew Stone.
February 23rd Today we've posted some additional photos of the Jeffrey-Quad No. 1 Armored Car, courtesy of the U.S. Archives.
February 18th In the middle of some behind-the-scenes site maintenance, we were able to post a handful of new photos covering the M8 Greyhound Armored Car and M20 Armored Utility Vehicle.
February 11th Finishing up our stash of Eagle 5 photos, here's some of a 6x6 in an "interesting" paint scheme.
February 7th To expand on yesterday's subject, today we've posted some photos of an Australian Eagle 5 4x4 Demonstrator Vehicle and Swiss Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance Vehicle, both batches via Guenther Neumahr.
February 6th Today we've added a couple more photos of the Eagle V 6x6 Light Tactical Vehicle.
February 4th Following its bigger brother, we've added coverage of the MAP 4.5 (Mine & Ambush Protected) Vehicle.

In addition, a couple new products have been announced by DEF Model. They are two wheel sets for the 1/35 Hobby Boss SdKfz 254 Model Kit: Set 1- Sagged (DW30048) and Set 2-No Sag (DW30049).
February 2nd We're back to Rhodesian vehicles again.  Our newest addition is an index covering the MAP 7.5 (Mine & Ambush Protected) Vehicle.
January 30th On the heels of yesterday's addition, we've put up a new index covering the Pierce-Arrow Armored Anti-Aircraft Truck.
January 29th Going back in time, we've posted a new index covering the WWI era Pierce-Arrow Armored Truck.
January 28th   The February issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has quickly arrived and it contains two articles relevant to armored cars. They are "Armoured Cars of New York" (covering the early Jeffrey-Quad, Locomobile, Mack & White US WWI era Armored Cars), authored by Tim Gosling and "Austin at War" (documenting the history of the Austin Motor Company) by Richard Pullen.
January 25th Today, we've put up a new index for the Rhodesian/Zimbabwean Crocodile Mine & Ambush Protected (MAP) Vehicle.
January 21st We have some additional Staghound Mark 1 photos posted, these being from the Danish Nationalmuseet (National Museum).
January 20th Here are some additional hobby modeling product announcements from the past few days.  They are ICM’s 1/35 Model T RNAS Armoured Car Model Kit (35669) and Model Kit with WW1 British Tank Crew (35670), 1/35 BM-13-16 MLRS on W.O.T. 8 Chassis Model Kit (35591) and Model Kit with Soviet Crew (35592) and Mac One Models’ 1/35 Panhard 178 Wheels (35610) for the ICM kits.
January 19th Back to an "old friend", we've posted some additional photos of the Staghound Mark 1 Armored Car via the Australian War Memorial.
January 16th Today we've added additional photos of the Maxx Pro Recovery Vehicle - Performance Kit variant.
January 14th

  The January 2020 issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine is here and it contains two articles dedicated to armored cars and wheeled fighting vehicles. They are "Armoured Warfare" (an overview of early WWI Armoured Cars), authored by David Fletcher and "Will's Wild Bill" (covering a 1943 Ford GPW Jeep) by Andrew Stone.
January 12th We're back to working on Rhodesian vehicles, today adding the Puma Mine & Ambush Protected (MAP) Vehicle Index.

In addition, we have info about two hobby modeling products just announced.  They are FC Model Trend's 1/35 HMMWV IDF Style Rear Bumper/Spare Tire (35582), for the Tamiya kits and Meng Model's 1/35 MB Military Vehicle (Jeep) Model Kit (VS-011).
January 11th Ron Bell returns with photos of his 1/72 Den Bels Seabrook Armored Truck Model Kit.
January 6th Today, we have more Canadian Dieppe Dingos, collected and shared by Anthony Sewards.
January 5th Dingo Days continue with the addition of photos of Canadian Dingo Scout Cars after the Dieppe Raid in 1942 via the German Bundesarchiv.
January 3rd Taking a different direction, we've posted some new "Malayan" Daimler Dingo Scout Car Photos.
January 2nd Today's update covers another Rhodesian/Zimbabwean Vehicle; the Scorpion Mine Protected 81mm Mortar Carrier.
January 1, 2020 First of all, Happy New Years to our visitors! We appreciate your continued support. 

Second, there's a couple hobby modeling products that have been announced.  They are ICM's 1/35 Sd.Kfz. 247 Ausf.B. Armored Command Vehicle Model Kit (35110) and Mac One Models' 1/35 M3A1 Scout Car Directional Pattern Wheels (35553) for the Tamiya Kit.

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