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A pictoral history of a Ki-61 Tony

Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:38 am

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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Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:10 am

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

Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:47 am

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.

Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:53 am

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

Jim

Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:20 pm

Week's example is in NZ being worked on.

Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:30 pm

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

It's got great lines.

Cheers,

David

Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:32 pm

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


Australia :wink:

Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:03 pm

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

Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:42 am

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.

Michel

Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:41 am

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)

This plane is my Favorite!

Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:53 am

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

Kel
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