John H. of Pennsylvania has provided us with a couple more pics of the M35A2 "Quad .50" Guntruck.

 Finally, Wings & Wheels Publications has announced yet another "wheelie-centric" book, this one titled "Ferret Scout Cars: In Detail" (G 030) which supposedly will cover the Ferret Mark 1, Mark 1/2 and Mark 2.

"Mechanix" is back with some photos of his unique scratchbuilt 1/35 diorama of an Irish Lancia Triota Armoured Truck and Crossley "Tender" circa 1921 Dublin.

Also, one hobby modeling product has been announced by Panzer Art: their 1/35 Stryker ICV Wheel Set (RE35-123).

Courtesy of Chris Baxter (Owner of Bax Mod Models), we've received photos of the Kudu Township/Kudette. 

We've finally filled a "hole" we felt we had here at WW by completing a vehicle index for the T9/M2 Scout Car.

Finally, we have info about a few more hobby modeling products that have been announced including Djiti's Production's 1/35 Land Rover Soft Top (35029) for the Hobby Boss "Hard Top" (82448) model and Real Model's 1/35 M-ATV Wheel Set Number 3 (RMA35226),
M-ATV Bulged Wheel Set (RMA 35227) -both for the Panda Hobby model and 1/35 Stryker Slat Armor Set (RMA 35228) for the AFV Club series of models.

Kinetic Model Kits (Owned by WW sponsor, Lucky Model) has finally released their Plastic 1/35 M-ATV Model Kit (K61007).

And, the Armored Modeling and Preservation Society's AMPS-Central Virginia Chapter has made even more progress on their 1/35 Tamiya M8 Greyhound model "Group Build" project.  Check out Part 4 of the project here

A staggering number of hobby model products have been announced recently.  These items include: 

• Airfix's 1/48 injection molded plastic model kits "British Forces Land Rover Twin Pack" (CAV 100 Snatch Landy and Landy Defender XD Wolf RWMIK+?) (A06301), Supacat MWMIK "Jackal" (A05301) and Supacat Coyote HMT600 TSV (A06302), as well as the corresponding detail sets Land Rover Photo-Etched Set (A65001) and Jackal and Coyote Photo-Etched Set (A65002);

• Blast Models 1/35 US M-ATV CROWS II RWS Conversion (BL35176K) for the Panda Hobby Kit and 1/35 4X4 Technical Pick Up Conversion with UB-32 Rocket Launcher (BL35177K) for the Meng Model  Kit;

• Hobby Boss' 1/35 injection molded plastic model kits of the French EBR-10 Armored Car (82489), Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Dongfeng Meng Shi Utility Vehicle (82467), PLA PTL-02 6-Wheeled WFV (82485), PLA ZBL-09 8-Wheeled IFV (82486), PLA PLL-05 6-Wheeled WFV (82487) and PLA AFT-9 4-Wheeled WFV (82488);

• Hussar Productions 1/35 Wheel Sets for the SD.KFZ 221 - Truck Wheels (HSR 35095) for the Bronco Models kit, GAZ 69 - Civilian Pattern Tires (HSR 35101) and GAZ 69 - Burned Down Wheel Rims with Spare Rim (HSR 35109), both for the Bronco Models/SKP Model  kits;

• LZ Models 1/35 resin model kits of the CMP Ford F15 with 20mm Breda Cannon and GM C15TA Armoured Truck;

• Model Miniature's 1/72 resin M-151A2 with TOW Missile Launcher (R055) and M-151A2 TOW Ammo Carrier (R056) model kits; and

• Trumpeter Models 1/35 injection molded plastic kits of the M1083 FMTV Standard Cargo Truck w/Armor Cab (01008), M1078 LMTV Standard Cargo Truck w/Armor Cab (01009),  Canadian AVGP Husky -Improved Version (01506), LAV-25 SLEP (01512), B1 Centauro AFV - Early Version (1st series) ROMOR (01563), Russian BTR-70 APC - Early Version (01590), Russian BTR-80 APC (01594), BRDM-2 Scout Car - Early version (05511), BRDM 9P148 Scout Car (05515) and ASLAV-PC Phase 3 (05535).

Echelon Fine Details (WW Sponsor) has announced more 1/35 decals for WFV's.  Their newest set is titled "Jeeps In North Africa" (D356130) and include markings for a US Army Air Forces Correspondent Jeep in Tunisia as well as for British SAS Jeeps in North Africa. 

Today's installment is Patrick's review of the Squadron/Signal book "M26 Dragon Wagon Walk Around", authored by David Doyle.

First of all, Happy New Years to our visitors.  We wish you good health and success in 2012.

Second, courtesy of noted author Dick Taylor, we have some detail photos of the Fox CVR(W) Armored Car.

And third, SKP Model  has announced their upcoming release of a 1/35 plastic Dorchester 4x4 ACV Model Kit (SKP060).

For our last entry of 2011, we have more photos from Mark Aldrich: these covering the M35A1 2 1/2 Ton "Quad .50" Gun Truck.

Also, we have added an entry for the MVPA - Military Vehicle Preservation Association in our "Links" section.

Finally, Hobbyboss has announced the release of a 1/35 GMC 2 1/2 Ton Truck with Bofors 40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun model kit (82459).

Kinetic Model Kits (Owned by WW sponsor, Lucky Model) has announced another "armor" product release: an INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC 1/35 Maxx Pro MRAP Model Kit (K61011).

Courtesy of Terry Ashley's Perth Military Modeling Site (PMMS), here are a ton more hobby modeling product announcements:

Blast Models 1/35 US M-ATV Sagged Wheel Set (BL35174K) for the Panda Hobby Model Kit;

DEF Models' 1/35 M1078 U.S LMTV Truck Sagged Wheel set (DW35017) for the Trumpeter Model Kit, Technical Pick-up Truck Sagged Wheel set (DW35021) for the Meng Model  kit, U.S RSOV Defender Sagged Wheel set (DW35022) for the Hobbyboss
Model Kit, U.S M-ATV MRAP Sagged Wheel set (DW35023) for the Panda Hobby  kit, Bushmaster IMV Sagged Wheel set (DW35024) for Showcase Models Kit, Schwimmwagen Wide Wheel set (DW30001) and US Willys MB Jeep Wheel set (DW30004) both for the Tamiya model kits;

Gaso.line 1/35 VAB Solido TOP Conversion (GAS50712K) for the Heller 4x4 Model Kit; and

Riich Models (New Company: Related to Bronco Models) 1/35 US MRAP 4x4 Maxx Pro Model Kit (RV35001).

Mark Aldrich is back with some photos of an M54 5 Ton APC Guntruck.

It is with great pleasure that we FINALLY can say we have created a vehicle index for the M2A1/M3 Scout Car, the predeccessor to the famous M3A1 "White" Scout Car.  Enjoy.

WW sponsor Commander Models, Inc has announced a re-release of their 1/35 German WWI Bussing A5P Armored Car (1-045).

We have a new vehicle index up on the site, this one for the USMC's M1161 Growler ITV.

Again, the Armored Modeling and Preservation Society's AMPS-Central Virginia Chapter has made more progress on their 1/35 Tamiya M8 Greyhound model "Group Build" project.  Check out their latest progress here.

Also, we have found another great website for your viewing pleasure: this one covering the Vietnam Gun Truck "Psychotic Reaction".

Finally, SKP Model  has announced yet another 1/35 Light/Lense set, this one (SKP 135) for the Dragon Models BRDM-2 Scout Car Series.

Today we present Mac Johnston's review of the 1/35 Minor Model Armored Jeep with SCR Radio Detail Set (VMT35009).

Also, speaking of Minor Model, they've announced a couple more products including a set of 1/35 Tire Chains for the Opel Blitz 3-ton truck (VM35022) as well as a 1/35 Tire Chain Set for the Sdkfz 234 series of Armored Cars (AVM35024).

While we're on the subject of "Pigs", here's some photos and a vehicle index of the Bedford RL "Pig" APC (mostly used in Malaya).  Pics are courtesy of Clive Elliott, Editor of The Shorland Site, and our own content Editor, Dave Haugh.

Content Editor Dave has found more select photos, these of the Humber "Pig" Mark 1 and 2 APC.

Content Editor Dave found some more M8 Greyhound armored car photos via the US Signal Corps.

Also, we have put up links to Clive Elliott's article titled "Land Rovers That Fire Missiles" available at the Shorland Site.

AMPS-Chicagoland member Joel Gewirtz has sent us his review of the Model Minaiture 1/72 M325 "Nun Nun" Command Car.

Also, speaking of "braille scale" models, W^D Models has announced their 1/72 Lanchester Mk II Armoured Car (WDAC3) will be available early next year.