Also, Vajra Miniatures has announced another 1/35 Ford F350 Super Duty Pickup version; this one is a "gun truck" (FF35003).

  MP 35-207   BJ44 LAND CRUISER "Technical" w/ PE and DUSHKA (New Tooled)

  MP 35-208   BJ45 LAND CRUISER "Technical" w/ PE and B11 Recoilless Rifle (New Tooled)

  MP 35-209   BJ45  LAND CRUISER HARD TOP "Technical" w/ PE and Tarp (New Tooled)

Also, Joseph Trevithick has updated his listing of modern US Wheeled Vehicles (in PDF format).

Accurate Armour has released three new 1/35 ALVIS Stalwarts: A General Service vehicle (K160), a Royal Artillery Limber (K161) and a REME Fitter's vehicle (K162);

Echelon Fine Details have announced more 1/35 decals for the Sdkfz 231/232 8 Rad, these for the SS Division "Das Reich" (D356058);

JP Hobby has announced a 1/35 Skoda PA-II "Wireless" Turtle armored car (35C15);

Trumpeter has announced their 1/35 Italian B1 Centauro (386) and 1/35 M1134 ATGM Stryker (399);

and finally, Vajra Miniatures have released a 1/35 Ford F-350 Super Duty Pick-up (FF35002) and 1/35 DKW Boxer APC (FF35003).  Pat has seen these two along with their Buffalo MPCV and they look stunning.

Also it looks like we are going to be having a bumper crop of new wheeled armor models; two new ones have come to light in the last few days, both are plastic kits in 1/35th scale. First, from Bronco (#CB35013) an early version of the German WWII 4x4 SdKfz 221 Leichte Panzerspahwagen (this model has an interior). And second, from Mini Art (#35067) the British WWII 4x4 Dingo Mark Ib with three figures (the Ib had four-wheel steering). Finally, a possible from Trumpeter (#01541) the US 4x4 M1117 Guardian as used in Iraq, this kit comes with three excellent modern figures. I've seen photos of the sprue shots but no definite time for release yet. We're all going to have to start saving our money, or begin giving the spouse some really obvious Christmas hints. -Dave-

Also we have a couple new products starting with wheel sets by Hussar;  These include cross country wheels for the 1/16 Eduard  Schwimmwagen (16008) and a 1/35 set for the Tamiya  Schwimmwagen (35073)

And finally, Resicast is releasing a 1/35 Model 1914 Rolls Royce armoured car (35.1185).

Also, one more WFV modeling product has been announced.  It is by Best Value Models (subsidiary of Azimut) and it is a 1/35 Conversion of the Panhard VPS (BVM350065) for the Revell of Germany Mercedes G-Wagen "Wolf".  The VPS is a long based French Special Forces vehicle.

Also, one new wheelie modeling product has been announced.  It is by Echelon Fine Details and it is a set of 1/35 decals with markings for a captured AB41 of the Polish Carpathian Lancers (D356046).

And finally, I've found a cool link on Somali Technicals and AFV Photos.  There's some pretty interesting photos.

And yes, there are even more hobby modeling products coming out for us. Sweet.  These include Black Dog's 1/48 accessory sets for the Tamiya Schwimmwagen (T48031), US Jeep (T48032), and Kubelwagen (T48033) and Panzer Shop's 1/35 conversions for the DML/Dragon BRDM-2 scout car models to make the BRDM-2 RCh (35025) and 9P122 AT-3 Sagger Carrier.

A bunch more wheelie related modeling news has surfaced in the past week or so.  Starting with Azimut, they've announced another product for the 1/35 Revell of Germany Mercedes G-Wagen "Wolf": A conversion set to build a French Peugeot P4 utility vehicle with AA52 LMG (35179);

Also for the 1/35 RoG "Wolf", Echelon Fine Details is releasing a windscreen masking set (356048) and a Peel & Stick Mirror Set (357131).  In addition, they are releasing a set of mirrors for the 1/35 Trumpeter LAV series too (357132).

Eduard is releasing a detail set for the 1/35 Trumpeter LAV-C2 vehicle;

Griffon Models is back in the 1/35 scale product mix with a bunch of stuff including two exterior storage box sets for the Dragon Sdkfz 234 Panzerspahwagen series: Volume 1 = 35A018 and Volume 2 = 35A019, Sdkfz 234/3 Fighting Compartment Armor set (35A020) and finally a 2cm Hangelafette 38 Universal Turret (35A021) which should fit both the Dragon 234/1 and Tamiya Sdkfz 222 .

And finally, Voyager Models is releasing their own turret for the 1/35 Tamiya Sdkfz 222 armored car named, Alte Turret Anti-Grenade Mesh Set - Type 3 (PEA147)

Also, speaking of Blue Steel... they are coming out with a new series this September focusing on the civil war in Lebanon.  Their first volume will be called (not surprisingly) "Civil Wars: Volume1 - The Gun Trucks".  This book will be dedicated to the myriad types of "technicals" that fought during that time.

Also, a few more model hobby products have been announced including set of 1/35 decals by Bison called "ISAF in Afghanistan" (35087) which includes markings for modern German Luchs and VAB's as well as a 1/35 Rolls-Royce Model 1916 Pattern Armored Car by Resicast.

Also, some photos of the Ferret 2/3 with ENTAC ATGM at the Bandiana Army Museum; courtesy of Aussie Nick.

Finally, a bit more model product news.  Echelon Fine Details is releasing two more 1/35 sets for the Panzerspahwagen 232 (8 rad): Panzer Division Grossdeutchland (356042) and Wiking Divisional markings (356043).

Also, Real Models is delving into the reference market with the book "Canadian LAV III in Afghanistan" (MPA001) which is their first offering in their Modeler Photo Assistant Series..

Also, more hobby product releases are incoming as well.  These include Blast Models 1/35 M1132 Engineer Squad Vehicle with V-Blade Surface Mine Plow Conversion set (BL35139K) for the AFV Club Stryker and Trumpeter's new 1/35 M1130 Stryker Command Vehicle, M1078 LMTV Truck and B1 Centauro (Spanish).  I've not seen any kit numbers for these yet.

Also, I've put up a link to the Sentinel website which is dedicated to the research and modeling of Australian and Israeli military vehicles.

Ace Models 1/72 ADGZ (FU)-M35 Mittleren Panzerwagen model kit (72-262);

AFV Club's 1/35 M1128 Mobile Gun System (MGS) Stryker (35-128) Model Kit;

Armorscale's Chained Wheel Sets (Set A=35-024 & Set B 35-025) for all 1/35 Sdkfz 234 version Panzerspahwagen Models;

Azimut's Update Sets for the 1/35 Revell of Germany Mercedes-Benz "G-Wagen"/Wolf including a wheel set (35378) and an update set (35379).  Supposedly, the wheels do NOT come in the update set though.;

Blue Steel's new book "White Thunder: Centauro-Inside and Out";

Hauler's new Photo-Etch Detail Sets for the 1/48 ICM Sdkfz 222 Panzerspahwagen model kit including a basic update set (48251) a grill/turret mesh screen set (48249) an entire turret (48250) and their detail set for the 1/48 Italeri AB41 Armored Car (48252);

Lion Roar's Photo-Etch Detail Sets for the 1/35 Trumpeter JGSDF NBC Vehicle (35082) and JGSDF Command Post (35083) Models;

MIG Productions offers new sets for the 1/35 Tamiya Opel Blitz truck including a wheel set with late 8-hole rims (35-122), Cargo Tarp (35-170) and Winter Upgrade set including Cargo tarp, wheels and radiator cover (35-169);

Real Model's 1/35 M54 "Black Widow" Gun Truck Conversion (RM35128) for the Italeri 5-Ton M923 "Big Foot" Model and their 1/35 Conversion set to make an uparmoured NZLAV Phase III Vehicle (RM35127) from the AFV Club Stryker;

Trumpeter's 1/35 M1127 Stryker Recon Vehicle (039) model kit;

and finally... a Voyager Detail set (35216) for the 1/35 Tamiya Sdkfz 223 Armored Car.

On that note, we've added a cool photo of a Belgian Gendarmerie (Police) Staghound I courtesy of Belgian Correspondent, William Testaert.

Also, French Correspondent Jacques Dujardin has sent us photos from his latest trip to the Saumur Tank museum.  We now have his photos of the EBR FL 11 armored car, Humber Scout Car Mark I, M3A1 "White" Scout Car, Staghound Mark I, and VAB 4x4 APC.

Finally, more modeling hobby news has hit and announced releases are as followed: (WW Sponsor) Accurate Armour's  1/35 Land Rover Series III 109 GS Hardtop (LRO12) , Series III 109 GS Softtop (LR013) and Series III 109 Helicopter Support Platform (LR014) ; ;

Hauler's detail sets for the 1/48 Tamiya M20 Utility Vehicle [ "basic" set (HLX48245) and Interior Set (HLX48246); Hobby Boss'  1/35 V150S Commando armored car with 90mm Cockerill Gun (82422); JP Hobby's Maxon .50 cal Quad Turret Gun truck conversion (JP35020)for Tamiya's 1/35 GMC 2 1/2 ton "deuce and a half"; Miniart's 1/35 Bantam 4x4 utility vehicle (35014) and PanzerShop's 1/35 Bussing A5P Armored Car (PS35C142).

Finally, one new modeling release: Eduard's 1/35 PE Blast Panels (36033) for Trumpeter's M1126 Stryker. 

Also, courtesy of George Moore, I've added some photos of the Guy Mark I Wheeled Tank.

Finally, more news on upcoming modeling products being released.  New products include Eduard's "Big Ed" set for the 1/35 AFV Club M1127 Stryker (3551) and Hussar's 1/35 wheel set for the Italeri/Revell M3A1 "White" Scout Car (35070).

Also, I've added two more hyperlinks to very nice websites including "Landships" a website that specializes in WWI era military hardware and Gerry Chester's North Irish Horse/Tanks of the Royal Armour Corps website.

Also, Real Models is at it again with their 1/35 M54 "Eve of Destruction" Guntruck conversion - RM35123 (for the Italeri 5-ton 'Big Foot' model).

Finally, Leadwarrior has announced their 1/35 Steyr Type 2000A FLAK 103/38 'Jaboschreck' truck conversion (LW35030) for the Tamiya Steyr 1500 truck model kit.

Also, I've got some more exciting news for us WFV modelers including Cromwell Models' 1/35 US 6x6 Cougar MRAP (CK110), 1/35 US 4x4 Cougar MRAP (CK111) and 1/35 M1117 Guardian ASV (CK115); Real Models' 1/35 Canadian LAV III Conversion (35125) & New Zealand Uparmored LAV III Conversion (35127) and M1133 Medical Evacuation Stryker (35126) - all for the AFV Club Stryker Kits) and their Rhino Anti-IED device (35180); and finally Wings and Wheels Productions' book "In Detail Special No.9: Staghound"

Also, I've put up a hyperlink to the National Museum of the (US) Marine Corps.

Finally, we have more model products coming out for us wheelies including Maple Leaf Models 1/35 LAV/Stryker Tire Set (MLM1034) and LAV/Stryker Spare Wheel Set (MLM 1033) and Resicast's Staghound Stowage Set and 1/35 Rolls Royce WWI Armoured Car Model Kit!!

Also, Eduard is releasing a photo etched detail set for the 1/35 Italeri (and Tamiya Re-box) Staghound I (36024).

Also, I've put up a new World of Wheelies vehicle index; Sweden.

Also, per Dave Haugh I've updated the index and added some photos of the Sdkfz 263 (Fu) 8 Rad Armored Car.

Also, Archer Fine Transfers is releasing a 1/35 set of New Zealand markings for the Staghound Mark I (AR35279)

Also, Service Publications has released their book "M38A1 1/4 ton Truck in Canadian Service, The" (WOW020).

Also, I've put up a hyperlink to a really cool website called Afrika Korps.org that has tons of interesting info including WFV photos.

Finally, a couple more products you might be interested in: Eduard is releasing a photo etched detail set for the 1/35 Trumpeter LAV-R (36008) as well as a 1/35 "Rhino" Anti-IED array set (TP097) for any US vehicle kits mounting that device (HMMWV's, Strykers, etc).

Dave Haugh has provided another excellent datasheet, this time for the Panhard 178 Armored Car.

Finally, more hobby products are available for those of us who model armored cars. I just saw an entry on ADV/AZIMUT's website offering a 1/35 Best Value Models T17 Deerhound Armored Car (35055).  Not sure when this might be coming out or what it is exactly but it would probably be one of BVM's Model Kit/Conversions.  Also, Echelon Fine Details will be releasing a decal set for the 1/35 Tamiya Sdkfz 232 (8 rad) armored car called "Sdkfz 232 on the Eastern Front" (356017) and Voyager Model has two new modern era products including a 1/35 US Army Humvee Detail set (PEA119) and M2HB Heavy Machine Gun -Remote Weapons System (RWS) Version (VBS0204); both sets useable with any 1/35 model kit on the market.

Finally, also thanks to William, I've put up a link to the Royal Museum of Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels.

Also, I have more stuff up on the Marmon-Herrington Mark III Recon Car courtesy of Dave Haugh.  This info includes a new datasheet as well.

Also, Accurate Armour has announced yet another batch of hobby products, including one of particular interest to us "wheelies", their 1/35 Hillman 'Tilly' 4x2 Utility Vehicle (K157).

More hobby products are available still again including the 1/35 Best Value Models (subsidiary of Azimut) 6x6 Husky AVGP (35060) and the Tiger Models 1/35 Staghound with M8 HMC turret conversion set (You need the turret = 28001 and staghound parts = 42910) for the Bronco Models kit.

Finally, another hyperlink is up on the "links" section: this one is for the Russell Military Museum [ex-Kenosha (WI) Military Museum]

And, guess what?  More hobby products including SOME BIG NEWS including Hobby Boss' 1/35 Delta Force FAV (82406), M706 APC (82419) & V150S Commando APC with 90mm Cockerill gun (82422) and Italeri's 1/35 1/4 ton Utility Vehicle (i.e. Jeep) and T17E2 Staghound AA armored car (6468)

I've added another photo to the WarWheels Collection.  This one is of the CVR(W) Fox courtesy of William Testaert of Brussels.

In addition, I've finally finished my full build review of the Retrokit 1/72 AM White Armored Car.

Also, I've added a link to the South African National Museum of Military History in the WW Links section.

And finally, we have a whole bunch of new armored car stuff for from the hobby companies including the Hauler 1/48 SAS Jeep Conversion (48229) for the new Tamiya kit; Hussar's 1/35 AS42 Sahariana Wheels (HSR35064) & 1/35 Panhard 178 Wheels (HSR35065); JP Hobby 1/35 Staghound with M8 Howitzer Turret (JP35022); Legend Production's 1/35 Humber Scout Car Stowage Set (LF1158) & 1/35 IDF Uparmored HMMWV Conversion LF1159) for the Academy series of Hummers; Real Models M1127 Stryker RV conversion set with SLAT armor, Blast Panels, and "Rhino" Anti-IED device (35124); Tamiya's re-boxing of the 1/35 Italeri Staghound I (89770) and finally Tank Workshop's Wheel set (TWS0086) for the 1/35 Tamiya JGSDF LAV model kit.

Nicaragua has been added to the World of Wheelies Index.

Also, I've added a photo and information about the M38 Wolfhound with M24 Light Tank Turret.

Finally, I've added a hyperlink to the US Patent Office's copy of the Howie "Belly Flopper" Machine Gun Carrier courtesy of a tip from David Aro.

After the posting of my review of the 1/35 Archer Fine Transfers  27th Armoured Brigade (UK) Humber Scout Car markings set (AR35267), I was contacted by Bob Gregory, the researcher of the markings sheet.  Not only did he send me a photo of the vehicle in question, he also provided clarifications and corrected info.  Therefore, I’ve made changes based upon this new information.

WarWheels Sponsor Retrokit has announced a couple new 1/72 wheeled vehicle model kits including, Automitrailleuse Dodge-White [with decals for one French (FFL) vehicle] (R72034) and Automitrailleuse White Mle.1917 (with PE set & decals for one French vehicle) (R72037).

Finally, Dave Haugh has provided more WOW indices including new ones for Belgium and Timor Leste (East Timor) and updated ones for Australia, Canada and Cuba.

Also, I've put up Dave Haugh's updated USA WOW index.

Also, guess what?  More modeling products are coming out for us who do such things.  These include CGM Productions 1/35 Wheel Set for the AFV Club/Skybow Dodge Weapons Carrier (034A) and the very active Voyager Models' 1/35 PE Detail Set for the Tamiya Sdkfz 222 armored car (PE35204)

Also, Dave Haugh has provided more info on the M38 Wolfhound Armored Car including an updated datasheet, T28 datasheet and new photos.

And, here's another hyperlink to check out: Duncan Nicholson's TanksForSale website.  Duncan is a new contributor to WW (photos coming up shortly) and vehicle enthusiast with a bunch of great info and photos of WFV's at his site.

Finally, there are a TON of new modeling products that were announced this past week.  These items include: Bronco Models 1/35 Staghound III Armored Car(35021); Italeri's new 1/35 Staghound Anti-Aircraft Armored Car (6463s), and re-released 1/4 ton 4x4 utility truck - AKA Jeep (6468s); and Wings and Wheels Publications book on the GPW (Ford) Jeep.  Finally, Royal Model has announced a  HUGE number of new releases including 1/35 Staghound Wheels (RM558) for the Bronco and Italeri model kits and a staggering array of detail sets for the 1/35 Dragon Models 234 Panzerspahwagen series.  These include general detail sets for  234/1 (RM545), 234/2 Puma (RM540) and 234/4 (RM 515) as well as 2341 & 2 Stowage Boxes (RM 544) and 234/4 stowage items (RM542).

On to WW stuff... Dave Haugh has provided another World of Wheelies entry. This time he has taken us to the Philippines. 

Finally, Dave provided a very cool photo of the M37 utility truck (which the gun truck was based upon) on a factory assembly line.

Also, I've been able to add to my Vietnam era gun truck information with the help of James Lyles.  I've added more photos and information on the M37B1 3/4 gun truck, a photo of the M35 2 1/2 ton gun truck and lastly, photos and a vehicle index of the M54 5 ton Gun truck.

Finally, yet another WFV modeling product has been announced.  This one is by Blast Models and is the 1/35 US Jeep Stowage Set (BL35125K).

Also, I have a 1/35 model product to mention: Legend Productions Staghound Stowage Set (LF1157) for the Bronco Models Kit.

Also, I've added a hyperlink to the Royal Australian Armour Corps Museum in Puckapunyal.

Finally, some additional model product new release info including Eduard's two PE sets for the Bronco Models 1/35 Humber Scout Car: Humber Scout Car Interior Set (EU36007) and Humber Scout Car Exterior Set (EU36012) and Revell of Germany's new 1/35 Mercedes LKW leicht gl Wolf "G-Wagen" (03069).