Assistance requested- instruction pamphlet please
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 6:36 am
I've recently come into a partially complete Aihara 1:15 halftrack kit. While the basic model with running gear is complete there's a lot missing also.
My request is for a good, clear quality copy of an original instruction pamphlet. Printed or PDF. I'm willing to pay to get this done.
The model did come with a photocopied instruction pamphlet, but the copy quality is poor and was not copied on wide enough paper to capture all the original
This isn't a high priority project for me as I'm not that active in 1/15- 1/16 scale but over time I'd like to complete as much of it as possible. As some of the parts missing
are mechanical I'd like clearer photos as to how the originals were made.
For those too young to know or have not heard of this model it was originally released sometime in 1966-67 and is a mostly aluminum model extremely well done
especially considering that was nearly 60 years ago. Aihara also apparently made a 1:15 Japanese Type 61 tank all in aluminum around the same time. There isn't a lot
of information available regarding Aihara or its models. I'm going to assume most all here know little of this M16 model as they've been one of the most difficult to find in my
entire time in this hobby. By comparison Imai Elefants are plentiful compared to these.
As always, any insights into the history of Aihara, this model or any pertinent information would be appreciated. Further I'd appreciate it if this thread is not 'gummed' up with non
useful comments. If you want additional information or want to discuss this model contact me offline.
Jerry
My request is for a good, clear quality copy of an original instruction pamphlet. Printed or PDF. I'm willing to pay to get this done.
The model did come with a photocopied instruction pamphlet, but the copy quality is poor and was not copied on wide enough paper to capture all the original
This isn't a high priority project for me as I'm not that active in 1/15- 1/16 scale but over time I'd like to complete as much of it as possible. As some of the parts missing
are mechanical I'd like clearer photos as to how the originals were made.
For those too young to know or have not heard of this model it was originally released sometime in 1966-67 and is a mostly aluminum model extremely well done
especially considering that was nearly 60 years ago. Aihara also apparently made a 1:15 Japanese Type 61 tank all in aluminum around the same time. There isn't a lot
of information available regarding Aihara or its models. I'm going to assume most all here know little of this M16 model as they've been one of the most difficult to find in my
entire time in this hobby. By comparison Imai Elefants are plentiful compared to these.
As always, any insights into the history of Aihara, this model or any pertinent information would be appreciated. Further I'd appreciate it if this thread is not 'gummed' up with non
useful comments. If you want additional information or want to discuss this model contact me offline.
Jerry