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2021 Archive of "What's New" Items

Items appearing in the "What's New" section from January 1 through December 31, 2021 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 31, 2021	For our last update of the year, we've added two photos of the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) family that we forgot we had. One pic is of the LAV-Mortar and the other is of the practically unknown LAV-MARV/SMUD.  Check out our LAV Index to find them.
December 28th	Courtesy of Don Allen again, we've posted more photos of the Land Rover Series 2A "Pink Panther" Patrol Vehicle.
December 24th	We've gotten the January 2022 issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine and it has the articles "A Very Special Minerva" by Garry Stuart and "Code Blue" covering a USAF M38A1 Jeep, by Timothy Slawson. Also, Zvezda has announced a 1/35 K-4386 Typhoon-VDV Model Kit (3648).
December 22nd	Today we have some additional photos of the BTR-70 APC via good mate, Don Allen.
December 21st	Even with the holidays coming up, there's been more hobby product announcements made.  They are Aber's 1/24 Willys MB Jeep Upgrade Set (24T-03) for the Italeri kit; Dragon Models' 1/72 JGSDF Bushmaster Model Kit (7700); and ICM's 1/35 Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf.B (with MG-34 Machine Gun) Model Kit (35112) and their "Battle of France: Spring 1940" Model Set (DS3514), which includes the kits: Panhard 178 AMD-35, FCM 36 & Laffly V15T.
December 19th	We've posted a new index covering an unusual subject: the Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV).
December 17th	Yahu Models has announced a few new products including a 1/35 UAZ-469 Dashboard Set (PL=Poland?) (YML3506), UAZ-469 Dashboard Set (SU=Soviet Union?) (YML3508), both for the Trumpeter kit, and KTO Rosomak Early Upgrade Set (YML3511) for the IBG Models kit.
December 15th	Today we've put up a new index covering the Peerless Anti-Aircraft Truck. Also, Panzer Art has released a set of 1/35 Staghound Armored Car Road Wheels (Dunlop) (RE35-698).
December 12th	The January 2022 issue of Airfix Model World Magazine has arrived and it has an article that should be interesting to you all.  It is titled "Six Wheels On My Wagon" by John Paulding. It covers his build of Gecko Models' 1/35 British ATMP with Ammunition Pallet (35GM0017) model kit.
December 3rd	I guess we're stuck in the WWI era as we're posting another vehicle from that time period.  Today's addition is a new vehicle index covering the Thornycroft 13-Pounder Anti-Aircraft Truck. Also, there's been two new hobby product announcements the last few days.  They are Italeri's re-release of their 1/35 LAV-AT Model Kit (6588) and Trumpeter's 1/35 L4500A Truck with 5cm Flak 41 II Model Kit (09594).
November 28th	A couple more hobby products have been announced.  They are 3D Microcosmos' 1/35 Humvee Front Bumper With Winch (MC-35-374) and LM Decals' 1/35 US Army Gun Truck "King Cobra" Decals (LMX0015).
November 24th	Today we've posted a new vehicle index for the Peugeot Model 1914 Armored Car.
November 23rd	We've gotten the November issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine and it contains the following articles that may interest you, dear WW visitor: “An Afghan Arsenal” by Craig Allen, “Electric Avenue” by Robert U’ren and “Mobilising the Paris Bus” by Tim Gosling.
November 20th	There are more hobby product announcements at hand.  They are DEF Model’s 1/35 Rooikat South African AFV Sagged Wheel Set (DW35134), for the Trumpeter Kit; IBG Models’ 1/72 3Ro Italian Truck with 100/17 100mm Howitzer Model Kit (72098); Passion Models’ 1/35 Russian Field Car GAZ 67B Upgrade Set (P35-170), for the Tamiya Kit; Royal Model’s 1/35 Cougar 4×4 Sagged Wheel Set (772); and Tetra Model Works’  Jackal 1 High Mobility Weapon Platform Detail Set (ME35069), for the Hobby Boss kit.
November 17th	Quickly following up on our last French vehicle addition, we've put up a new index covering the Renault Model 1915 Armored Car.
November 14th	Minor Model has recently announced a large number of wheel sets.  They are 1/24 Land Rover 7.50x16 Deestone Wheel Set (W24002) and Land Rover 7.50x16 Deestone Wheel Set and Hubs (W24003), both for the Italeri Kits; Land Rover 7.50x16 Deestone Wheel Set (W24004) and Land Rover 7.50x16 Deestone Wheel Set and Hubs (W24005), both for the Revell Kits and Land Rover 7.50x16 Deestone Spare Wheels (W24006) for all kits.  Also in 1/35, Land Rover Military Pattern Wheel Set (W35006), Land Rover Military Pattern Spare Wheel Set (W35007), Land Rover NATO Pattern Wheel Set (W35009), Land Rover NATO Pattern Spare Wheel Set (W35010), all for the Italeri kits and Land Cruiser 7.50 Military Pattern Tires (W35008), for the Meng Kits.
November 13th	Today, we've put up a new vehicle index covering the Renault Model 1914 Armored Car.
November 11th	Good friend Don Allen is back with two builds in one.  The kits are a 1/35 Rolls-Royce 1914 Armored Car and Rolls "Tender". Also, there's yet again a couple more hobby model products that have been announced.  They are FC Model Trend's 3D Printed 1/72 SdKfz 234 Weighted Wheel Set (72433) for the Hasegawa Kits and Quinta Studio's 1/35 Ural 63095 Typhoon-U Interior 3D Decals (QD35026) for the RPG kit.
November 10th	Warwheels sponsor AFV Club has announced a new product: the 1/35 M1126 Stryker CROWS-J Model Kit (AF35343).
November 4th	We've added a few photos of the Dingo 2 All-Protected Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Vehicle.
November 3rd	There were two small-scale hobby product announcements made the past couple days.  They are Hobby Boss' 1/72 Russian 4K51 Rubezh Coastal ASM with P-15 Model Kit (82937) and Trumpeter's 1/72 M983 HEMTT & M901 Launching Station w/MIM-104 Patriot SAM System (PAC-2) Model Kit (07158).
October 30th	Today we've posted a new vehicle index for the unique American Clark Armored Observation Automobile.
October 29th	A few more hobby modeling products have been announced.  They are Black Dog's 1/35 U.S. M8 Greyhound Accessories Set (T35234) for the Tamiya Kit and Mantis Miniatures' 1/35 MB (Mercedes-Benz) Wolf Canvas Roof (MAC26) and MB Wolf Accessory Set (MAC27), both for the Revell of Germany Kit.
October 23rd	We have another Polish vehicle addition, with "new" photos of the Kubus Improvised Armored Car. In addition a couple more hobby model products have been announced.  They are Echelon Fine Details' 1/35 "Pz.Sp.Wg. P.204(f)" Decals (D356290) and FC Model Trend's 1/9 Kubelwagen "Balloon" Tire Set (19402) for the Esci/Italeri/Revell kits.
October 20th	Today we've added an index for another Polish vehicle, the WZ.34 Armored Car.
October 18th	There's more hobby product announcements that have just come up.  They are 3D MicroCosmos’ 1/35 HMMWV Rear Bumper (MC-35-373), Greek HUMVEE with MILAN ATGM Conversion Set (MC-35-375) and Greek HUMVEE with .50 cal Browning Machine Gun Conversion Set (MC-35-376), both for the Tamiya kits; and CMK’s 1/35 Panhard 178/AMD-35 Wheels (129-3146) and Panhard 178/AMD-35 Armament & Ammunition (129-3147) , both for the ICM/Revell/Tamiya kits.
October 15th	We've added photos of the new Stryker MCWS (Medium Caliber Weapon System) Vehicle via Oshkosh Defense.  To see the pics, you'll need to scroll down a bit on the main Stryker Vehicle index.
October 14th	Today we've added a new vehicle index covering the Polish WZ.29 Ursus Armored Car.
October 13th	We've received the October issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine and it contains two articles relevant to WarWheels content.  They are "Deadly Efficient Mobile Warfare" (covering C Squadron, SAS and its vehicles) by Gerry van Tonder and "Ferreting Around" by Vicky Turner.
October 10th	Here are some more hobby product announcements just made.  They are Hussar Productions’ newly tooled 1/35 BRDM (Russian Type 1) Weighted Wheels (HSR35120), BRDM (Russian Type 2) Weighted Wheels (HSR35121), BRDM-2 M96 Spare Wheels (3 types) (HSR35151); Italeri’s 1/35 Willys Jeep MB (80th Anniversary 1941-2021) Model Kit (3635); and Quinta Studio's 1/35 GAZ 69 Family Interior 3D Decals (QD35004) for the Bronco/SKP Kits; MRAP Typhoon-K Family Interior 3D Decals (QD35008) for the Takom Kit; and UAZ-469 Family Interior 3D Decals (QD35010) for the Trumpeter Kits and Voyager Model's 1/35 IDF 1/4 ton 4X4 M38A1/CJ5 Orev Detail Set (PE351152) for the AFV Club Kit.
October 8th	We're back after a multi-day tech problem.  Thanks for your patience.  Anyway, during that time we were able to work behind the scenes on content, so we have some new stuff to show.  We've added two new vehicle indices covering the Davidson-Cadillac Machine Gun Car and the Davidson-Cadillac Balloon Destroyer. Also, Gecko Models has announced a 1/35 Daimler Mark 1 "Sawn Off Daimler (SOD)" Model Kit (35GM0028) and Tiger Model a 1/35 Pantsir-S2 Missile System Model Kit (4645).
September 27th	Today we created a new index covering the Bumerang VPK-7829 Wheeled Combat Vehicle Series.
September 25th	We've posted photos of the BTR-82AT Armored Personnel Carrier. In addition, we don't know how they are doing it, but FC Model Trend has released two more products: 1/35 Autoblinda AB41 (Libya Type) Weighted Wheel Set (35953) and Panhard EBR Weighted Wheel Set (35964).
September 24th	A few more product announcements have come up.  They are Hussar Productions’ 1/35 AS 41/42 Metropolitana Wheels (HSR35142) and Panzer Art’s 1/35 BTR-82A Road Wheels (RE35-691), Type 16 MCV Road Wheels (RE35-692) and Ukrainian BTR-80 Sandbag Armor Set (RE35-693).
September 19th	Today, we have photos of the Belgian Fox Rapid Response Vehicle. Also, two new products have been announced: FC Model Trend’s 1/35 VPK 7829 Bumerang Weighted Wheel Set (35937), for the Zvezda Kit and Yahu Models’ 1/35 Marmon-Harrington Late Style Instrument Panel (YML3510) for the IBG Kits.
September 16th	We have more hobby product announcements just released.  They include Ace Models’ 1/72 Unimog JACAM) Long-Range Patrol Vehicle Model Kit (72458); Dragon Model’s 1/35 SAS 80 Year Anniversary Model Set (6931) (Appears to be SAS Jeeps and Figures); Fat Frog’s 1/35 Land Rover Series II/III Weighted Tires (Goodyear Extra Grip 7.50-16) (FW35003), Land Rover Series II/III Weighted Tires (Goodyear Extra Grip 6.50-16) (FW35004) and Jackal 2 MWMIK Weighted Wheels (FW35005B) for the Hobby Boss kit; FC Model Trend’s 1/35 BTR-80 Weighted Tires (35949) for the Trumpeter Kits; Quinta Studio’s 1/35 K-4386 Typhoon VDV Interior 3D Decals (QD35023) for the Meng Kit and KAMAZ K-4386 Typhoon VDV family 3D Decal Set (QD35022) for the RPG kit; and Star Decals’ 1/35 “GAZ-69: Cold War Era Soviet and Warsaw Pact Countries” (35-C1320), “UAZ-469: UN, IFOR, SFOR & KFOR Markings in Bosnia and Kosovo" (35-C1321) and "116th Panzer Division ‘Windhund’ #1” (35-C1312), which includes markings for an Sdkfz 234/1.
September 10th	A quick update today with the addition of two unique photos of a captured Daimler Dingo Scout Car, courtesy of Diego Faccio.
September 5th	Blast Model has announced the following products: 1/35 VBCI Sagged Wheel Set (8 Different Tires) (BL35399K) for the Heller Kit, 1/35 AMX-10RCR SEPAR (Barkhane) Stowage Set (BL35412K) and AMX-10RCR SEPAR Update Set (BL35415K), both for the Tiger Model Kit #4607.
September 3rd	Today we've posted some new photos of the Austrian gl LKW Puch G Utility Vehicle. In addition, Miniart has announced a 1/35 Austin Armoured Car 1918 Pattern (Ireland 1919-21: British Service) Model Kit with Interior (39016).
September 2nd	Also from the German Bundesarchiv here's some additional photos of the Sdfkz 231 Heavy Armored Car (8-Wheel).
August 31st	We've put up some new photos of the Sdfkz 233 Heavy Armored Car (7.5cm) courtesy of the German Bundesarchiv.
August 29th	Today we've posted a new index covering the Israeli Eitan Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Series.
August 28th	We're proud to announce that BNA Model World.com has become a sponsor of WarWheels.  So, if you like WW, please support BNA as well as our other sponsors if you can.
August 27th	Still on a German theme, we've posted additional photos of the Sdkfz 231 Heavy Armored Car (8-Wheel), via the Australian War Memorial and Danish Nationalmuseet. Also, one late additon to the new product announcements: FC Model Trend's 1/35 Adler Kfz 13 Weighted Wheel Set (35925) for the Bronco Kit.
August 23rd	While we're on German vehicles, we posted a couple more photos of the Sdkfz 223 Light Radio Command Car via the Australian War Memorial.
August 22nd	It's been a long time coming, but we've finally put up a vehicle index for the Sdkfz 260/261 Small Armored Radio Command Cars.
August 21st	I'm having trouble keeping up with the number of new hobby modeling products coming out.  The latest batch includes Fat Frog’s 1/35 ATV Weighted Tires (Maxxis M980) (FW35001) for the Bronco kit; FC Model Trend’s 1/35 Bantam Weighted Wheel Set (35969), Dongfeng Weighted Wheel Set (35902) and Panhard VBL Weighted Wheel Set (35931) for the Tiger Model Kit, and Galaxy Hobby’s 1/72 M1224A1 MaxxPro MEAP Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle w/MRAP Expedient Armor Program Model Kit (GH72A04).
August 20th	As a very special treat, I've already received the September issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine.  It contains the article "A Gathering of the Greats" by Andrew Stone. The article covers the inaugural Classic Land Rover Gathering that took place in July.
August 18th	Here is a list of more hobby modelling products just announced.  They are Copper State Models’ 1/35 Russian Lanchester Photoetch Detail Set (A35-005) and Romfell Armored Car Photoetch Detail Set (A35-006); Fat Frog’s 1/35 ATV Weighted Tires (Carlisle ACT HD) (FW35002) for the Bronco kit; SOL Resin Factory’s 1/35 Humvee Engine Detail Up Set (MM211) for the Bronco kit; and Voyager Model’s 1/35 IDF 1/4 Ton 4X4 M38A1/CJ-6 Siyur Jeep Upgrade Set (PE351139) and IDF 1/4 Ton 4X4 M38A1/CJ-5 Tolar Jeep Upgrade Set (PE351138), both for the AFV Club kits.
August 16th	Today we have another book for review courtesy of Casemate Publishers.  The review is by Glen Phelan and covers the new Peko Publishing title "German Support Vehicles on the Battlefield- World War Two Photobook Series: Volume 22", authored by Tom Cockle.
August 14th	It seems like we're in unprecedented times with the number of hobby modelling hobby products announced.  The newest releases are Ammo by Mig’s 1/35 SdKfz 221/222/223 Tool Set (A.MIG-8139); DEF Model’s 1/35 British MWMIK Extra Wheel Set for Coyote 6X6 (DW35131) and MWMIK British Jackal 4X4 Sagged Wheel Set (DW35125) both for the Hobby Boss Kits, German TPz-1 Fuchs ABC Sagged Wheel Set (1) (Michelin.XL) (DW35128) and German TPz-1 Fuchs ABC Sagged Wheel Set (2) (Continental) (DW35129), both for the Revell kit, Typhoon K Russian MRAP Sagged Wheel Set (DW35100A) that fits either the Takom or Zvezda kits; and 1/24 Kubelwagen Sagged Wheel Set (DW24001) and Kubelwagen Balloon Tire Wheel Set (DW24002), both for the Hasegawa kit; FC Model Trend’s 1/35 Stryker ICV Weighted Wheel Set (35865) for the AFV Club series of kits; and Quinta Studio’s 1/35 MRAP Typhoon-K Interior 3D Decal Set (QD35005) for the Zvezda kit and GAZ Tiger Family Interior 3D Decal Set (QD35013) for the Zvezda kits.
August 13th	The August issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has come and it contains the article "Armoured 4x4's" by Craig Allen. The article covers "Technical" vehicles used by private security firms.
August 7th	We've posted new photos of the Dingo 2 GE C1 GSI -Gefechtsschadensinstandsetzung (Maintenance Truck). Also, ICM has announced their 1/35 BM-13-16 Rocket Launcher on G7107 Truck Base Model Kit (35595).
August 6th	The hobby modeling products keep on coming with FC Model Trend’s 1/35 M38A1 Jeep Weighted Wheels (35777) for the AFV Club Kit and Skoda PA-2 Weighted Tires (35787) for the Takom kit; Live Resin’s 1/35 Typhoon VDV Corrected Turret-(RCWS Module 32В01) (LRE35357) for the Meng Model or RPG Model Kits; Miniarm’s 1/35 KamAZ-4386 Typhoon-VDV with 32V01 RCWS Conversion Set (35217) and Quinta Studio’s 1/35 Willys MB Interior 3D Decal Set (QD35018).
August 1st	We've posted another index today covering the Japanese Light Armored Vehicle (LAV).
July 31st	More hobby model products have been announced.  They include Border Model’s 1/35 Topol-M/SS-27 Sickle B Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Launcher Model (#?), FC Model Trend’s 1/35 Daimler Dingo Weighted Wheels (35671), GAZ Tigr Weighted Wheels (35936) for the Zvezda Kits, GTK Boxer Weighted Wheels (35743) for the Hobby Boss Kit, Husky Mk. III VMMD Weighted Tire Set (35935) for the Panda Hobby Kit and M151 Mutt Weighted Wheels (35768) for the Tamiya Kits and Hobby Boss' 1/72 Russian 130mm Coastal Defense Gun A-222 Bereg Model Kit (82938).
July 29th	Continuing with the Boxer, we've posted a couple photos of the Armored Engineer Group Vehicle on the Boxer Series Index.
July 25th	Boxer Bonanza continues with the addition of photos of the Boxer Ambulance Prototype.
July 24th	We're still on the Boxer MRAV, today's installment are photos of the Boxer Joint Operational Demonstator for Advanced Applications (JODAA) Vehicle.
July 23rd	Back to the Boxer MRAV.  We've posted new photos of the Boxer Driver Training Vehicle.
July 22nd	Here's the latest hobby product announcements we've come across: First, Tamiya is reissuing the Italeri British SAS Commando Vehicle-1944 (25423), which contains two new figures.  Second, T-Rex Studio is releasing a 1/35 Willys MB Jeep Grill/Fender Set (TR35053), Willys MB Jeep Rear Panel with Tow Hook (TR35054) and Willys MB Jeep (Weighted) Wheel/Tire Set (TR35055), all for the Takom series of kits.
July 18th	Today we've posted some photos of the Boxer A1 Command Vehicle. In addition, a few more hobby model products have been released including Attack Kits' 1/72 Humber Armored Car Mk. II Model (72933) and Blast Models' 1/35 Stryker Wheel Protection Discs (BL35377K) and Stryker Long Jerrycan Racks (BL35378K), both for the AFV Club Kits.
July 14th	The July issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has hit my doorstep and it contains the articles "The Beaverette" by Phil Homer and "Land Roving Specialists" by Kate Russell, which covers custom-built civilian Land Rover campers.
July 13th	The flood of hobby model products continues.  Newly announced items include Blast Models' 1/35 US MRAP Radio Set (BL35382K), US MRAP Harris & SATCOM Antenna Set (BL35383K) and US MRAP Counter IED Boxes (BL35384K); Dragon Models' 1/72 SAS Bushmaster Model Kit (7701) and ICM's 1/35 G4 (Mercedes-Benz) Partisanenwagen (with Armament) Model Kit (35530).
July 11th	Today we have another book for review courtesy of Casemate Publishers.  This review is by Brent Sauer, creator of the great website HMMWV In Scale. Brent's review covers the new Pen & Sword book "Humvee: American Multi-Role Support Truck", authored by Ben Skipper.
July 10th	Copper State Models has announced another 1/35 Lancia Armored Car Model, this one the German Pz.Sp.Wg. 1ZM(i) (35008).
July 9th	Today we have a nice treat in the form of a number of photos taken by long-time supporter Mark Holloway during his recent visit to the recently opened National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming USA.  Mark's photos cover the following vehicles: Daimler Dingo Mark 3 Scout Car, Fox Mark 1 Armored Car, M8 Greyhound AC, M20 Utility Vehicle, Otter Mark 1 Light Recon Car, Staghound Mark 1 AC and the XM-706E2 Commando.
July 7th	We've posted a new index covering the Japanese Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier. In addition, Miniart has continued their use of molds and announced a 1/35 Austin Armoured Car Indian Pattern- British Service Model Kit with Interior (39021).
July 5th	Going back to one of our favorites, we've posted about a dozen "new" pics of the Humber Scout Car via Don Allen and the Danish Nationalmuseet. Also, Black Dog has announced a 1/35 GAZ 67B Field Car Accessory Set (T35228) for the Tamiya kit.
July 3rd	Today we've posted a new index covering the German GFF-4 (Grizzly) Armored Command & Utility Vehicle.
July 2nd	More model products have been announced including a 1/35 Sdkfz 234/4 "Puma" Tool Set (A.MIG-8137) and 1/35 NbKWrf39 Smoke Discharger for Puma (A.MIG-8149) from Ammo by Mig and Eduard's 1/35 Jackal 1 Photo-Etch Upgrade Set (36465) for the Hobby Boss kit.
June 30th	A few more hobby modeling products have been announced including Border Model’s 1/35 M-ATV Model Kit (#?) with full interior; Dragon Models’ 1/35 SdKfz 234/3 7.5 cm KwK 37 Armored Car Model Kit (6964) which contains new/additional parts; Hobby Boss' 1/35 MRAP All-Terrain Utility Vehicle (MATV) Model Kit (#?) and I Love Kit’s 1/35 M65 280mm Atomic Annie Cannon Model Kit (63522).
June 27th	We've done a bit of clean-up by adding a few photos of British Modern Vehicles including the Coyote TSV, HMT Extenda Patrol Vehicle and Mastiff PPV.
June 22nd	Progress stands for no one. We have a couple more hobby model products we've heard about the past few days.  They are Revell's 1/9 Kubelwagen Typ.82 "Platinum Edition" Model Kit (03500) and RPG Model's 1/35 Kamaz Typhoon VDV K-4386 with 30mm 2A42 Autocannon (35002) and Kamaz K-4386 Typhoon-VDV (Early) (35021) model kits.
June 20th	We've added a vehicle index covering the German AMPV- Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle. Also, Eduard has announced a new product, a 1/35 Typhoon K Seatbelt Set (36463).
June 19th	The June issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has arrived from the other side of the pond already and it contains the article "Jeeping for Joy" by Jordan Dowdall.  The article covers the ownership journey of one of the younger members of the military vehicle collecting community.
June 13th	More hobby modeling product announcements have been made.  They are Passion Model’s 1/35 Sd.Kfz.231/232 Photo Etch “Value” Detail Set (P35-157V), Sd.Kfz.231/232 Photo Etch Detail Set (P35-157), Sd.Kfz.231/232 Width Indicators/Flag Bar Set (P35V-018), and Sd.Kfz.231/232 Exhaust Pipe Cover Set (P35V-019), all for the Tamiya kit; Quinta Studio’s 1/35 Le.Gl.Pkw Kfz.1 - Kfz.4 Family Interior 3D Decal Set (QD35007) for the ICM kits, GAZ Tiger Family Interior 3D Decal Set (QD35009) for the Meng Model kits and PANTSIR-S1 (SA-22) Interior 3D Decal Set (QD35014) for the Zvezda kit, and Voyager Model’s 1/35 WWII US M3A1 White Scout Car Early Production (Basic) Detail Set (PE351131), presumably for the Hobby Boss kit.
June 12th	We've added a few photos of the Lithuanian Vilkas Infantry Fighting Vehicle to the Boxer Multi-Role Armored Vehicle index page.
June 6th	Today we've added a new vehicle index covering the PVP (Petit Véhicule Protégé)/Auverland A4 Armored Vehicle Light (AVL).
May 31st	Trumpeter has announced a 1/35 BTR-152K1 APC Model Kit (09574).
May 26th	A few more hobby modeling products have been announced.  They are Eduard's 1/35 Typhoon K Detail Set (36462), presumably for the Takom Kit; Ryefield Model’s 1/35 M1240A1 M-ATV w/ M152 CROWS II (with Full Interior) Model Kit (5052), 1/35 M1240A1 M-ATV (M153 CROWS II) Upgrade Set (2010) and M1240A1 M-ATV (M153 CROWS II) Upgrade Set 2 (2012), both for the previously mentioned new kit.
May 25th	The May issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has gotten here a little later than normal, but it doesn't disappoint. It contains three articles covering vehicles most likely to be interesting to our visitors. They are, "Cold Weather Specialists" (covering Land Rovers during Arctic Training) via Crown Copyright, "Land Rover Buyers Guide" by Craig Allen and "Symbol of Defiance" (highlighting the Coventry Armored Car) by David Fletcher.
May 23rd	You want to see more of Don Allen's great work?  Look no further as he has sent us 50 photos of his latest build, a 1/35 Rolls Royce 1914 Pattern Armored Car mounting a 1 Pounder "Pom Pom" Gun.
May 13th	Don has finished his second project containing the 1/35 Copper State Armored Autocar Model Kit.  You really have to check both of his models as they're simply amazing!
May 12th	Hot on the heals of our last one from a couple days ago, we have another book for review courtesy of Casemate Publishers.  This review is by Glen Phelan and covers the new Pen & Sword book, "Land Rover: Military Versions of the British 4x4", authored by Ben Skipper.
May 10th	Don Allen is getting close to completing his second project containing the 1/35 Copper State Armored Autocar Model Kit.
May 7th	We have posted another book review sample courtesy of our sponsor Casemate Publishers.  Christophe Jacquemont reviews Pen & Sword's new book "Building a WWII Jeep: Finding, Restoring and Rebuilding a Wartime Legend" which is authored by Sean Dunnage.
May 6th	DEF Model have released the following items: 1/48 Dingo Mk. II British Scout Car (Sagged) Wheel Set (DW48008), 1/35 M151A1 MUTT Early Sagged Wheel Set (#1) (DW35123) and M151A1 MUTT Civilian Type Tire- Early Sagged Wheel Set (#2) (DW35124).
May 5th	Today, we have posted photos of Don Allen's finished first version of the 1/35 Copper State Armored Autocar Model Kit.
May 2nd	We've added a new vehicle index covering the Stryker M-SHORAD Vehicle.
April 28th	Don Allen continues to make progress on his two Autocar projects.  Check it out via the same page as before, 1/35 Copper State Armored Autocar Model Kit.
April 25th	There's just a small update today in the form of a few more photos of the AS42 Sahariana Recon Vehicle.
April 24th	Today we present Don Allen's second version of the 1/35 Copper State Armored Autocar Model Kit.  This one depicts a vehicle disabled by German forces in 1918.  FYI, Don is first building all of his kit projects and he will then finally paint them together at the end.
April 20th	Star-Decals has announced a number of new sets coming soon.  They are 1/72 “1. Skijäger Division: German Skijäger Division on Eastern Front 1944-45” (72-A1069) (Includes markings for a Kubelwagen), 1/35 “Desert Storm # 3: British Recce AFVs in the Gulf 1990-91. Operation Granby and Desert Sabre” (35-C1303) (Markings for Ferret Scout Cars Mk 1 and Mk 1/2, Fuchs NBC vehicle, Land Rover 109 Series III & Land Rover 110 Defender); 1/48 “Finland WW2 # 3” (48-B1011) (Markings for BA-10M and BA-20M armored cars); and 1/72 “Soviet Armored Cars BA-10M and BA-20M In Foreign Service: Germany, Sweden, Finland, R.O.A. and R.O.N.A” (72-A1079).
April 18th	Don Allen is back with photos of his first in a series of projects, building the 1/35 Copper State Armored Autocar Model Kit.  Stay tuned for updates as he progresses.
April 11th	Today we have a new vehicle index covering the unique Italian Autoblindata Vespa.
April 9th	Courtesy of the German Bundesarchiv, we've got some new pics up of the Autoprotetto S37 APC.
April 4th	We've posted a new index covering the U.S. Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle Series.
April 3rd	Minart has announced another kit, the 1/35 Austin Armoured Car 3rd Series (German, Austro-Hungarian, Finnish Service) Model Kit (39010), which has an interior.
March 28th	Today we've posted additional photos of the BRDM-1 Scout Car.
March 27th	We've added a hyperlink in our "Links" section for the organization, Models For Troops.  This group supports veterans and active duty military personnel by providing modeling supplies that are donated by modelers.
March 26th	WW Sponsor AFV Club has announced another new model kit today, the 1/35 IDF 1/4 Ton M38A1/CJ-5 4x4 Anti-Tank Missile Vehicle (OREV) (AF35S97). In addition, Yahu Models will release a 1/35 Chevrolet C15TA Instrument Panel (YML3501) and KTO Rosomak Late Instrument Panel (YML3514), both for the respective IBG kit.
March 24th	The April issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has arrived early and it contains two articles covering British Armored Cars. They are "On Sale" (covering the Panther CLV) by Craig Allen and "The Fighting Fordsons" by David Fletcher.
March 21st	Today we have another book review sample courtesy of our sponsor Casemate Publishers.  Don Allen reviews Pen & Sword's new book "Stryker Interim Combat Vehicle: The Stryker and LAV III in US and Canadian Service, 1999-2020", authored by David Grummitt.
March 16th	There's been another interesting hobby product announced. Zvezda is planning to release a new 1/35 BRDM-2 Scout Car Model Kit (3638).
March 14th	We're on a roll.  We've posted a new index covering the Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV) 400, built by Supacat, Ltd.
March 11th	The March 2021 issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has come and it too has two articles that should be interesting to us WW readers. They are "French Fancy" (covering the Peugeot P4) by Baz England-Davis and "The Bison, the Armadillo and other Armoured Beasts" by David Fletcher. Also, there was another kit announced by Copper State Models; a 1/35 Russo-Balt Armoured Car Model (35007).
March 7, 2021	We've finally been able to post some new content.  Today's addition is a new index covering the Badger Infantry Combat Vehicle Series.
February 27th	One more hobby modeling product has been announced by Trumpeter.  They are planning to release a 1/35 model of the L4500A Truck mit 3.7cm Flak 37 (09593).
February 21st	We have another book review sample courtesy of our sponsor Casemate Publishers.  Today's addition is Christophe Jacquemont's look at the MMP Book, "Staff Cars In Germany WW2: Volume 2", authored by Alan Ranger.
February 19th	The February 2021 issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine has arrived and it has two articles relevant to WW. They are "Combat Ready" (highlighting the Centauro Tank Destroyer) by Craig Allen and "The Dingo, the Rover and the Rhino" (covering those Aussie Armored Cars) by David Fletcher.
February 15th	Tankograd Publishing has announced a few more books.  They are “M65 Atomic Annie: M65 Atomic Annie - The 280mm Gun M65 & its Soviet Counterparts 406mm 2A3 & 420mm 2B1” authored by Michael Franz & Jochen Vollert, “ENOK 5.4-The Enok 5.4 Protected Wheeled Vehicle & Variants in the Modern German Army” by Ralph Zwilling and “Australian G-Wagons” by Gordon Arthur.
February 14th	We have a large number of hobby announcements from the past week.  They are, Black Dog’s 1/72 Otter Light Recon Car Accessory Set (T72122) and 1/72 Staghound Mark 1 Accessory Set (T72124), both for the IBG Model kits; FC Model Trend’s 1/35 BRDM-1 Weighted Wheel Set (35618) for the Trumpeter Kit and 1/35 Sdkfz 247 Ausf. B Weighted Wheel Set (35661) for the ICM Kit; GM Modelli’s 1/72 Autocannone da 65-17 su Morris CS8 Resin Model Kit; and ICM's  1/35 G4 (Mercedes) Car with Armament Model (35530) and 1/35 WWII Red Army Rocket Artillery Set (DS3512), which includes the BM-13-16 on WOT 8 Chassis Truck Kit.
February 6th	Great news! Gecko Models is releasing a 1/35 Daimler Mark 1 Armored Car Model Kit (35GM0011) with two options. One option is to use the "Littlejohn" Barrel attachment and the other option is for fitting a Twin .303 Vickers-K Machine Gun Mount.
February 3rd	Long-time sponsor WW AFV Club, has announced a new kit in the form of the 1/35 Husky Mark III Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector With Interrogation Arm (35354).
January 30th	We've posted some new photos of a Swiss Duro IIIP Protected EOD Vehicle courtesy of Guenther Neumahr.
January 29th	David Doyle Books will be releasing their newest title, "Ford M8 and M20: The US Army’s Standard Armored Car of WWII", which is also authored by David.
January 23rd	ICM continues to maximize their molds with a release of a 1/35 ANZAC Model T (Ford) 1917 LCP with Vickers Machine Gun Kit (35607).
January 18th	We just got word that ICM has also announced a 1/35 le.gl.Einheitz Pkw Kfz.4 Anti-Aircraft Vehicle Model Kit (35584).
January 17th	Today we have additional photos of the Canadian Ford Lynx Mark 2 Scout Car.
January 14th	More hobby product announcements today.  These ones come from ICM: 1/35 BM-13-16 on G7107 Base (Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton Truck) Model Kit (35595) and BM-13-16 on G7107 Base Model Kit with Soviet Crew (35596).
January 11th	For a nice treat, we've posted some photos of a 1/35 scratchbuilt V-300 AFV courtesy of Jess Santos via Frank Lopez.
January 7th	ICM has announced that they will be releasing another kit, the 1/35 Sd.Kfz. 247 Ausf.B. Armored Command Vehicle Model Kit with Crew (35111).
January 1, 2021	Happy New Year everyone!  Thank you for your interest in WarWheels for all these years!  It's much appreciated. Anyway, there's been another Austin Series AC announced by Miniart, this one the 1/35 Austin Armoured Car 1918 Pattern (Japanese Service) -With Interior (39019).

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