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PostPosted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:38 am 
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A pictoral history of a Ki-61 Tony.

That is the Chiran example. Page is in Japanese, but worthy of interest.

http://ksa.axisz.jp/a8703-2Hien.htm#5

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Didn't Cliff Cummins the race pilot have a Tony being restored in CA some time ago? Where is it now?

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I saw that Tony in a Chino hanger many years ago. It is I believe now owned by Kermit Weeks and in storage in Florida.

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I thought it was Frank Taylor of Dago Red fame? or maybe I'm daft.

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Week's example is in NZ being worked on.


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I've got to say that my favourite Japanese fighter was the Ki-61 Tony.

It's got great lines.

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Michel Lemieux wrote:
Week's example is in NZ being worked on.


Australia :wink:


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DaveM2 wrote:
Michel Lemieux wrote:
Week's example is in NZ being worked on.


Australia :wink:


Two, possibly three if you include a 'proving' buck.

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Michel Lemieux wrote:
Week's example is in NZ being worked on.


Australia :wink:


OK Dave :lol: Down under for those us us living too far north for my own taste.....

BTW, any news from Mick on the resto ? LAst pic I saw looked great.

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PeterA wrote:
DaveM2 wrote:
Michel Lemieux wrote:
Week's example is in NZ being worked on.


Australia :wink:


Two, possibly three if you include a 'proving' buck.

PeterA

i thought it was 3 possibly 4 if you include the static one going back to png 8)


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The Tony (I think) had the best lines and look of any Japanese plane. Lots of flair. Absolutly one of my favorites. Here is a 1/48 scale model I did of this aircraft and I learned a lot from doing it.

http://www.modelingmadness.com/reviews/ ... onki61.htm

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