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2008 Archive of "What's New" Items

Items appearing in the "What's New" section from January 1, through April 30, 2008 are contained here.  The information is listed by date updated with the most recent dates on top and older items at the bottom.

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Date Item Updated or Added
April 28, 2008 More cool model release news for us "wheelie" modelers.  The big ones are Masterbox's 1/35 French Panhard 178 AMD 35 armored car (Kit # 3554) and 1/35 German KwK38 L/42 auf Panzerspahwagen 204(f) (Kit #3556).

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.

April 22nd   I am proud to introduce WarWheels' latest sponsor: GCLaser Innovations.  GCL is the producer of laser-cut micro-plywood 1/35 products such as ammunition boxes, crates and fencing.  Check this stuff out as it is really cool.

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"

April 17th I've put up model photos of Roy Kinsella's 1/35 Accurate Armour Land Rover 110 WMIK, in Irish Ranger Wing livery.
April 16th Sorry for the long delay in posting stuff, but between for preparing for and going to the 2008 AMPS International Show, I was mega-busy.  The show was held at the WWII Victory Museum in Auburn, Indiana.  A great time was had by all!  Here are a bunch of photos from the show!!

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!!

April 3rd I've finished my first look review of the 1/35 IMA Marmon-Herrington Mk 2 Armored Car Model Kit.

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

April 1st I've added photos and a vehicle index for the Sdkfz 233 Panzerspahwagen.

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

March 27th Today, I've finished my Full Build Review of the 1/35 Accurate Armour Staghound AA Vehicle Conversion.
March 25th James Kellett, has sent in a write-up and some additional photos/scans on his 1/35 T17 Deerhound Armored Car model by Best Value Models.

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

March 22nd I've updated the index and added some photos of the Sdkfz 231/232 8 Rad Series of Vehicles.
March 21st Courtesy of James Kellett, he's provided us with photos of his 1/35 T17 Deerhound Armored Car model by Best Value Models.

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

March 17th I totally forgot about another of the Staghound variants I had info for.  Today, I've put up a photo and information on the T17E1 Staghound II Close Support (C.S.) Armored Car.

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

March 11th The final installment of Duncan's photos are available.  These are of the BTR-60 PU Command APC, which includes some really nice interior shots as well.
March 10th I've put up another BRDM-2 variant courtesy of Duncan; This time, I've got up a vehicle index for the BRDM-2 9P148 ATGM Scout Car.
March 9th Today, I have some more stuff from Duncan; a vehicle index and photos of the BRDM-2 RKhB Chemical Recon Car.
March 6th Courtesy of new WarWheels contributor, Duncan Nicholson of "Tanks for Sale", I've put up photos of the OT-64 R4 with APC Turret and new vehicle indices for the OT-64R4 Command Vehicle and ZTS "DANA" 152mm SPG.

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).

March 2nd It's the final Staghound Sunday for the time being.  I've put up vehicle indices for the T17E3 staghound and the Lebanese AEC Staghound.

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.

February 28th Courtesy of William Testaert of Belgium, I've added vehicle indices for the Pandur APC and Tenix S600 APC.

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

February 27th Irish correspondent Roy Kinsella is back with yet another 1/35 Hummer model to show us.  This time, it's his Iraqi M1114 Uparmored HMMWV, using the Tamiya M1025 and Mig Productions Update set (new edition).

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, WarWheels sponsor 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).

February 26th   My Review of the 1/35 Accurate Armour Staghound Anti-Aircraft Armored Car Conversion set is now available for viewing.

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]

February 25th Since we're on the theme of Staghounds, I've put up a vehicle index for the Staghound III Armored Car.
February 24th It's Staghound Sunday with the addition of some Staghound I Line Drawings and Staghound I photos courtesy of Dave Haugh.  Also, I've put up the vehicle index for the T17E2 Staghound Anti-Aircraft Armored Car.  More Staghound stuff very soon.

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)

February 22nd I've put up my review of the 1/35 Archer Fine Transfers Jeep Instrument and Placard Set (AR35241).
February 21st

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.

February 12th

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.

February 7th

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.

February 4th

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.

January 31st I've put up my review of the 1/35 Archer Fine Transfers 27th Armoured Brigade (UK) Humber Scout Car markings set (AR35267).

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

January 30th Today, I've put up even more model photos by Roy Kinsella.  This time more 1/35 HMMWV models as well as a 1/35 Italeri USMC LAV TUA Tank Killer.
January 29th I've put up two new updates for the Netherlands and Spain entries in World of Wheelies.

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)

January 22nd It's Irish Panhard Pandemonium courtesy of Roy Kinsella.  I'm posting model photos of his 1/72 Ace Panhard M3 APC, 1/72 Ace AML-60 and 1/72 Ace AML-90.
January 21st Today, fellow AMPS-Chicagoland lad, Chuck Aleshire presents his photos of the 1/35 Heller VAB 6x6 APC.

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).

January 18th Roy Kinsella is back with more model kits for your viewing pleasure.  Today, I present his 1/35 Accurate Armour Land Rover XD Wolf TUM.
January 17th Sorry for the absence.  I've been really busy, especially since I've been offered and accepted the Review Coordinator position with the Armor and Modeling Preservation Society (AMPS).  My acceptance of this position will not impact my WW activity, besides giving me more stuff to do.  WW will be up and running as normal.  I am presently looking for current (or even new) AMPS members to conduct product reviews.  If interested in doing reviews and/or joining AMPS, contact me at editor@warwheels.net .

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.

January 7th Another Archer Fine Transfers product is reviewed.  This time fellow AMPS-Chicagoland member Tom Kondziolka gives us his opinion of Archer's 1/35 US Armor Propaganda Poster and Pin-Up Set (AR35271).

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).

January 6th Today is the last of the Irish WFV's from Roy.  Photos of the URO Vamtac 4x4 utility vehicle are available.
January 5th We have more Irish vehicle photos courtesy of Roy Kinsella. Today, I've put up photos and vehicle indices of the Piranha IIIH APC and Piranha IIIH Cavalry Recce Vehicle (CRV).

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

January 4th Courtesy of Roy Kinsella, I've put up a vehicle index and photos of the Irish VLRA (ACMAT) TPK420 SM3 2 1/2 Ton 4x4 "Gunship" Truck.
January 3, 2008 The first entry for 2008 is John Ratzenberger's review of the Archer Fine Details "Raised Panel Lines" Surface Detail Set.

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).

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