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T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024
www.juniaer.com.br
An innovative model airplane in the scale 45 Turboprop class!
High level detailing and flight performance that will surely surprise modelers and lovers of this
legendary airplane.
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  • Page 1 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br An innovative model airplane in the scale 45 Turboprop class! High level detailing and flight performance that will surely surprise modelers and lovers of this legendary airplane.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Flabio Cockpits full scale competition cockpit....... Full body scale pilots in uniform………………………………………………… Miami Animatronics programmable robot pilots……………………… Pitot tubes replicas................Juniaer´s transport and protection covers........Trophies on competitions............. Brazil, 2024. Juniaer Model Airplanes. Registered trademark. All rights reserved. V 1.7...

  • Page 3: Presentation

    This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or modifications. In no event will Juniaer's liability exceed the original cost of the kit purchased. In addition, Juniaer Model Airplanes reserves the right to change this warranty without prior notice. Since...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    “Juniaer”, “Juniaer Modelismo” and “Juniaer - Art in model airplanes”, as well as the logo, are registered trademarks of Juniaer industry, commerce, importation and exportation of model airplanes Ltda. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Disclaimer

    All specifications, features and models described and shown are subject to change without notice. Kit contents We recommend checking all items when you receive your model aircraft. Your T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer consists of the following items: 1 instruction manual containing disclaimer...

  • Page 6: Kingtech K-45Tp Installation

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Kingtech K-45TP installation Before installing your turboprop engine, please read the manufacturer's manual and all parts assembly recommendations carefully including exhaust, standoffs, ignition, installation, operation and maintenance. The information contained in this manual is extremely important.
  • Page 7 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: turbine position on the carbon fiber turbine mount. Above: carbon fiber turbine mount position on the firewall. Above: position of the 4 turbine horizontal fixing screws on the carbon turbine mount (left) and the 3 turbine...
  • Page 8 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: turbine position and turbine mount on the fire wall (left) and turbine mount painted with thermal protection paint (right). IMPORTANT: The original metal tube for lubricating the gearbox, when installed, is too high in relation to the carbon fiber turbine mount, being necessary to adapt it to allow the later installation of the upper cowling.
  • Page 9 Above: turbine installed with the lubrication tube lowered to allow the installation of the upper cowling and exhausts with a 90 degrees outlet indicated for the T-27 Tucano 45TP. Above: the most suitable turbine exhaust outlets according to the scale of the model aircraft are 45mm in diameter, 0.2mm thick, with 90 degrees of deflection and 60 radius of curvature.

  • Page 10: Xicoy X45Tp Installation

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: fittings installed showing the flattening at the end of the tube for better spraying of the fluid (left) and final position with complete installation (right). Xicoy X45 Turboprop installation Before installing your turboprop engine, please read the manufacturer's manual carefully and all the parts assembly recommendations including exhausts, mounts, sensors, peripherals, installation, operation and maintenance.

  • Page 11: Wren 44Tp Installation

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: Xicoy X45 position at the firewall without exhausts (left) and with exhausts (right). Above: Xicoy X45 with installed tachometer (left) and final position with exhausts, cowling, propeller and spinner (right). Wren 44 turboprop installation...
  • Page 12 4 fixing screws. Above: T-27 Tucano 45TP firewall with specific firewall drilling for Wren 44 turbine (left) and Wren 44 turbine installed in the firewall with exhausts (right).
  • Page 13 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: Wren 44 turbine installed in the firewall with exhausts. Above: Wren 44 turbine installed in the firewall with exhausts. It´s recommended to install a scoop in the nose to direct the air flow upwards...

  • Page 14: Cowling Installation

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Engine cowling installation It is necessary to cut the two parts of the nose cowling to allow the passage of the turbine´s exhausts, so that there is no direct contact between the parts due to the high operating temperatures. The carbon turbine mount provided for the K-45TP version has 2 side fairing fixing brackets to ensure better support and fixation.
  • Page 15 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br The engine cowling is provided in 2 parts (upper and lower). The parts have perfect fittings among themselves and in the fuselage, providing the correct alignment according to the center between the fixing holes of the engine standoffs and the angles of the firewall, both for gasoline engines and for electric motors.
  • Page 16 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: installation of the lower cowling with the cutouts for the exhausts with the KingTech K-45TP turbine (left) and parallel alignment of the engine axis / fairing (right). Above: Correct alignment of the nose cowling with the propeller and spinner assembly and turbine exhausts.
  • Page 17 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br In the case of turboprop engines, an efficient cold air flow is recommended for cooling the turbine, as well as large amounts of air available for air inlet into the turbine from the inside of the fuselage.

  • Page 18: Jc Super Props

    Above: 3 blade 20x14 propeller (left) and 3 blade 22x12 (right), both for turboprop engines. Fuel tanks installation Your T-27 Tucano 45TP model aircraft includes 2 tanks with a capacity of 1900ml each made of fiberglass and epoxy resin with aluminum tube to install the connections. To install the fuel tanks, first assemble the tank connections (not included) according to the manufacturer's instructions, making sure they are leak-free and with the clunk free in all possible positions.
  • Page 19 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Use DUBRO DUB 400 rubber gasket. For fuel tank connections we recommend 1/8” (3mm) diameter tygon hoses (DUB 800) and safety clips (DUB 678). Above: the 2 tanks that come with the model aircraft and example of simple connections used in the center (not included).
  • Page 20 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: tank with Rio Jets nozzle and vent installed and internal connections with cap. Above: tank with Rio Jets nozzle and vent installed and clunk set with extender and cap (left) and ready to install and fully assembled fuel tank (right).

  • Page 21: Servos, Linkage, Hard Points And Commands

    ¼ scale model aircraft or for giant scale model aircraft. We offer (sold separately) the sets of custom fiberglass horns for the T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer, in standard and heavy-duty versions (double horns). To install it is necessary to make a slot with a sharp knife or drill with a 1mm drill so that the horns are inserted inside the rigid points of reinforcement up to their bases.

  • Page 22: Important Linkage Warnings

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br WE DO NOT RECOMMEND INTERNAL LINKAGE INSTALLATION BECAUSE IT DAMAGES IMPORTANT STRUCTURAL PARTS THAT MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTS AND TOTAL OR PARTIAL LOSS OF THE MODEL AIRPLANE, OFFERING RISKS TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES AROUND THE FLYING AREA. THE WING TRAILING EDGES AT THE AILERONS AND FLAPS AND THE STABILIZER TRAILING EDGE ON ELEVATORS MAY NOT BE DRILLED, CUTTED OR PERFORATED UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES.

  • Page 23: Ailerons And Flaps

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Fiberglass double horn set (Heavy Duty) Above: 12 standard horns (4 ailerons, 4 elevators and 4 rudder and 4 flaps straight horns for external linkage installation (left) and horn slots alignment with hinge line of the command surface.
  • Page 24 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: servo compartment access covers location for ailerons and flaps servos and fixation holes on ribs. To pass the servo extensions inside the wing, position it with the tip upwards and insert a thread with a weight tied at the end through the aileron servo box, passing through the hole in the wing spar to the leading edge until exit through the front hole of the wing root.
  • Page 25 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: short screwdriver and correct position to screw the wing´s servos. Above: Ailerons and flaps servos and servos compartment covers with slots position. Above: ailerons and flaps servos, servo arms and horns position. To assemble the two halves of the wing in the fuselage, an aluminum tube with 1” (25.40mm) external diameter x 1.58mm thickness x 883mm long is used.
  • Page 26 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br allow passage for ailerons and flaps servo extensions and lights into the fuselage, the central hole where the tube must be inserted and the rear hole for servos and retracts extensions. At the rear there is a pin made of 3/4 "diameter aluminum tube to align the wing halves at their correct angle of incidence (+2 degrees).

  • Page 27: Elevators

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Elevators: 2 simple horns needed, 25mm to 35mm (1 1/8” to 1 ¼”) tall. Servo arms 15mm to 20mm (5/8” to 13/16”) from center to the end. Horn reinforcements measure 45mm x 45mm. The servos must be screwed directly into the ribs inside the stabilizer according to photos, which are previously drilled.
  • Page 28 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: elevators servos, servo arms and horns position. Above: elevators servos, servo arms and horns position with linkage. To assemble the two halves of the stabilizer in the fuselage, an aluminum tube with an external diameter of 12.70mm (1/2”) x 1mm thickness x 342mm length is used.

  • Page 29: Rudder

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: Position of the tube in the middle of the stabilizer and fuselage (left) and detail of the hole location (indicated with the yellow letter X) for fixing the stabilizer halves in the stabilizer tube (right).
  • Page 30 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br One double horn (with control for both sides) with total length between 100mm to 120mm (4” to 4 ¾”) is required. The servo arm must be double (with control for both sides) with a total length between 40mm to 45mm (5/8”...

  • Page 31: Retracts Installation

    Retracts Installation: (105º on front and 85º on mains) The T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer is prepared for easy retracts installation, which can be pneumatic (actuation by compressed air) or electric (actuation by electric motors). The photos above show the dimensions of the bases and compartments of the retracts.

  • Page 32: Jp Retracts

    Includes plywood brackets for main retracts and a carbon fiber support for front retract to fit your T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer mounting dimensions. Electromagnetic brakes on the 2 main wheels. Includes 2 front wheel control arms and metal pull-pull controls, 1 replacement bushing for the front landing gear and 1 allen wrench.
  • Page 33 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Contents of the full set: 2x metal struts for main landing gear equipped with 86mm wheels & brakes system 1x metal strut for nose gear equipped with 75mm wheel and pull-pull linkage 2x electric retracts JP Hobby ER-150 15mm 85° (up to 20kg/low mounting/inside actuator) 1x electric nose retract JP Hobby ER-150 15mm 100°...

  • Page 34: Product Warranty

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: JP ER-150 V2 controller with brakes showing retracts connections on upper side and brakes outputs on lower side. Note the correct polarity of wires as written at controller case. Above: JP ER-150 V2 electronic controller installation diagram.
  • Page 35 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br There are other retracts options with suitable specifications, but their parts are purchased separately, adaptations are required for installation and require more assembly time, requiring specialized service. Below are listed the components of a set of retracts manufactured by ROBART, with pneumatic actuation:...

  • Page 36: Landing Gear Doors Installation

    / or loss of aerodynamic performance due to drag. To cut out the 8 landing gear doors of your T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer use a very sharp blade, metal ruler or very sharp scissors.
  • Page 37 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br the external doors, glue the 2 metal plates folded in “L” with 30 to 40 minutes epoxy glue to allow the fixation with 1 screw and nut according to the photos below. Above: detail of the articulated supports attachment to the external landing gear door of the external landing gear and closed external landing gear door (right).
  • Page 38 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: the 4 landing gear doors of the front landing gear cut out (left) and their positions (center and right). The front and rear front landing gear doors must be glued to the lower engine cowling and to the fuselage, respectively, with 30 to 40 minutes epoxy glue, using 2 nylon hinges (we recommend DUBRO DUB 116) on each door or 2 compartment door hinges ROBART (ROBQ 350).
  • Page 39 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br The mechanism for opening and closing the doors of the front landing gear can be made with micro or mini servos (must be with metal gears and with 2 kg/cm or more of torque) or with pneumatic pistons. It is necessary to install a short horn at the front of the doors for linkage.
  • Page 40 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: other assembly option with 2 micro servos on the front landing gear doors. A creative alternative for opening and closing the landing gear doors of the front landing gear is the installation of a mechanism with springs and actuator, so that when the front landing gear is retracted a metal rod is lowered, making a lever through linkage and horns to close the 4 landing gear doors.
  • Page 41 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: front landing gear steering pull pull cables installed on JP retract with shortened steering arms to allow the front landing gear doors actuation. IMPORTANT: It´s recommended to install rubber bands to keep the pull pull steel cables with tension enough not to interfere in retract actuation when gear up.

  • Page 42: Center Of Gravity)

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br C.G. (Center of Gravity) The C.G. range of the model airplane is between 127 mm (5 in) and 133 mm (5.23 in) from the leading edge of the wing and the C.G. point is 130 mm (5.11 in) from the leading edge, measured at the root of the wing.

  • Page 43: Lr Ideas Scale Lighting System

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br We offer (sold separately) the custom scale lighting kit for the T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer, in Plenus Lux (standard) and Plenus 5 (extra shine intensity) versions. PLENUS LUX - Specifications: Voltage: 12v Recommendations: Li-Po 3S 11.1V 850 mAh to 1350mAh.

  • Page 44: Scale Lighting System And Wing´s Clear Parts Installation

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br It is necessary to connect the circuit to a receiver channel controlled by a 3-position switch on the radio. When the system is connected to the battery, the circuit performs a self-test by turning on all the lights for 1 second, indicating its perfect functioning.
  • Page 45 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: parts cut from set. Above: desired parts shape. Above: clear plastic parts glued at correct places. To pass the rudder wires inside the fuselage, position it with the rudder facing upwards and do the same process used on the wing through the lower rear part of the rudder until it comes out.

  • Page 46: Fuselage On-Board Equipment

    Fuselage on-board equipment The T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer has plenty of interior space to accommodate onboard equipment such as a receiver, retractable controller, lights controller, landing gear port sequencer, turbine peripherals, tanks, and more. We do not recommend installing very large or heavy tables at the rear of the fuselage for correct C.G balance.

  • Page 47: Very Important

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br VERY IMPORTANT: It´s not recommended to install your radio receiver (RX) close to the fuels tanks or carbon fiber structures. Above: equipment installation examples in the fuselage interior. Above: equipment installation examples in the fuselage interior.

  • Page 48: Fuselage Side Door

    Fuselage side door Your T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer has a side door where the luggage compartment is on the aircraft. The door must be installed according to the photos below with the door hinge and latch provided with the kit to be glued with 30 to 40 minutes epoxy glue.

  • Page 49: Flábio Cockpits Shallow Cockpit

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br We offer (sold separately) customized cockpits for your T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer, extremely detailed and realistic, ready to install as a replacement for the original factory cockpit. Supplied in two versions: Shallow cockpit, for pilot busts...

  • Page 50: Juniaer´s Pilot Busts

    Juniaer´s pilot busts We offer (sold separately) custom made pilot busts for your T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer, made of fiberglass with epoxy resin, low weight, painted and varnished according to the painting scheme for greater realism. Base width: 11cm; base length: 4.7cm; height: 12cm and weight: 30g. To glue the pilot bust to the cockpit, use 5 minutes epoxy glue, applying it to the inner bottom of the base and fixing it to the desired location with good adhesion masking tape until the glue is fully cured.

  • Page 51: Flabio Cockpits Full Scale Competition Cockpit

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Full scale competition cockpit, with full bottom, for full body pilots. IMPORTANT: In the case of scale cockpit installation, it is necessary to position the rudder servo lower than the original position of the supplied servo tray. Note cockpit dimensions for installation.
  • Page 52 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: position of the inner frame of the canopy frame.

  • Page 53: Full Body Scale Pilots In Uniform

    (right). Full body scale pilots in uniform We provide (sold separately) custom pilot replicas for your T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer using the scale version Flábio cockpit, with sewn uniforms and helmets with movable visor painted according to the painting scheme of tour model aircraft for greater realism.

  • Page 54: Miami Animatronics Programmable Robot Pilots

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Programmable robot pilots with arm and head movement Miami Animatronics pilots are the definitive option for those who want to add maximum realism to their model aircraft. They are programmable robot pilots to make a sequence of head and arm movements. A perfect match with the Flábio competition scale cockpit cockpits.
  • Page 55 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br To make the canopy / frame set with side opening there are 2 hinge options: internal or external. The opening is made from left to right, so the hinges must be attached to the right side of the fuselage. With internal hinges, 2 door/compartments hinges are used.
  • Page 56 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Above: locking the canopy assembly / canopy frame inside the fuselage. For a safer and tight closing of the canopy/frame assembly 2 locks can be used, one on front and one on rear, ensuring safety for all flight situations and maneuvers, despite harming realistic scale appearance, not indicated to scale competition.
  • Page 57 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br The clear canopy is supplied in a thermoformed part. Cut out the canopy in the correct shape with very sharp scissors, remove the back and front following the embossed reference line. Finish with a fine sandpaper 280 to 320.

  • Page 58: Pitot Tubes Replicas

    T-27 Tucano 45TP transport and protection covers We provide (sold separately) protective and transport covers made of durable padded material. Wing covers with zipers and handles, with wing tube housing. Stabilizer covers with zipper and fuselage cover with velcro. Custom-made for your T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer.

  • Page 59: Trophies On Competitions

    T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br T-27 Tucano 45TP Juniaer was three time Champion on X-Class static judging at Top Gun in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in Lakeland , Florida, USA. https://www.juniaer.com.br/ e-mail: juniaer@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/asaseases.juniaer Telefones: (35) 9149-8548 (Whatsapp) Elton www.instagram.com/juniaermodelismo/...
  • Page 60 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Captain´s Ralph Esposito T-27 Tucano 45TP at Florida Jets 2019. Best cockpit interior trophy. Captain´s Ralph Esposito T-27 Tucano 45TP at Florida Jets 2020. Best cockpit interior trophy.
  • Page 61 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Captain´s Ralph Esposito T-27 Tucano 45TP at Florida Jets 2021. Special recognition trophy.
  • Page 62 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Fernando Funtana's T-27 Tucano 45TP in the Colombian Scale Championship 2022. Second place in the semi-scale category trophy and best model airplane of the event trophy.
  • Page 63 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Fábio Fanti´s T-27 Tucano 45TP at Warbirds over the Glades 2022 in the United States of America. Best scale model airplane trophy.
  • Page 64 T-27 Tucano 45TP 1.7 2024 www.juniaer.com.br Augie Santiago´s T-27 Tucano 45TP at Warbirds over Kingsbury 2024, USA. Pilot´s choice trophy.

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