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Offline John Miller

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KI-61 Tony
« on: August 29, 2009, 02:25:14 PM »
For those who haven't yet recieved Sept. issue of Flying models, Gordan's Tony is a featured construction article. I hope you guys enjoy it.
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Re: KI-61 Tony
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2009, 05:38:32 PM »
Saw this plane fly down at Sepulveda field in Los Angeles some time ago. It had the Saito 72 at the time. It had a frightenly fast jump from level.
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Offline Gordan Delaney

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Re: KI-61 Tony
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2009, 09:54:51 PM »
Milton,
That would have been Robert Brooks Tony.He built it from the plans that John drew for me.
Plus His had a very nice cockpit detail. Mine was just painted on. He did a very nice job.

Gordy
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Offline Matt Colan

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Re: KI-61 Tony
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2009, 06:45:02 AM »
I've browsed through the article, but didn't read the article yet. #^
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Offline john e. holliday

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Re: KI-61 Tony
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2009, 04:10:27 PM »
Very nice article and to the point.  Thank you John and Gordon.  Have fun, DOC Holliday
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