KALT Scale Bodies
In addition to scale machines with dedicated mechanics Kalt also produced a range of Scale and Sport helicopter 'hang on' bodies, as they were generally called at the time. Kalt had always provided the modeller with many options and so the modeller could buy the basic pod and boom model then once proficient buy the scale body to go with it. In the UK a very active model shop with a number of proficient helicopter flyers became the UK importer of Kalt helicopters they also went on to produce a number of high quality fuselage kits to compliment the Kalt range; as such Slough Models has been considered in their own right under the UK section.
Kalt JetRanger body (1980 or earlier)
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1981 catalogue
1982 Advert (UK)
Kalt already had a model of the JetRanger with its own dedicated mechanics however, it was also decided to bring this model out as the first of Kalt's scale 'hang-on' scale bodies. The internal layout was redesigned specifically to take the 50 Baron mechanics with either the standard 50 size engine or a larger 60 size for more 'sporty' performance.
By this time the JetRanger had proved so popular that it was available in three formats; Aerobatic, Custom and Flybarless Super Scale.
Kalt LongRanger body
Applicability - 50/60_Baron - Omega Pro/Grand Prix.
Originally designed for the 50/60_Baron range but later modified to fit the later Omega range.
Kalt GS Hughes 500
A large scale version designed for the Kalt GS Baron 'Petrol' mechanics,
Kalt GS JetRanger
Applicability - GS Baron - GS Baron II - GS Alpha
A large scale version designed for the Kalt GS Baron 'Petrol' mechanics, 1987 Catalogue.
Kalt Bell_222
Applicability - 50/60_Baron - Omega Pro/Grand Prix - 60_Baron Alpha
Incorporated retractable undercarriage and as can be seen in the above photo's was very realistic; originally for the 50/60_Baron but later modified to suit also the Omega and Alpha range.
Kalt Bell_222 - Construction review 1986 from RC_Helicopters
Kalt Airwolf
A variation of the standard Bell_222 fuselage. No current specific guide but the general one for the Kalt Bell_222 will suffice.
Kalt Bell 400 TwinRanger (1987)
Applicability - 50 Baron S/EC - 60_Baron S/EC - 60_Baron Alpha/EX (conversion required).
The TwinRanger (full size) was supposed to replace the JetRanger but never did; shame really as it is a very nice and unique looking helicopter (50-60 size mechanics).
Bought from Dave Payne and at the moment the only flying version in the UK.
Kalt Bell_212
Applicability - 50/60_Baron - Omega Pro/Grand Prix - 60_Baron Alpha
Kalt Sniper
Applicability - 60_Baron S/Alpha - Omega Pro/Grand Pris - 60_Baron EX (conversion required).
Kalt Ω Jet Stream
Applicability - 50 Baron S/EC - 60_Baron S/EC - Omega Pro/Grand Prix - 60_Baron Alpha/EX (conversion required).
Kalt Ω JetRanger
Applicability - Omega Pro/Grand Prix.
Kalt Ω Hughes MD-530F
Applicability - 60_Baron S/EC/Alpha.
Kalt Ω Epsilon (1989)
Applicability (with or without UC) - 60_Baron S/EC/Alpha/EX - Omega Pro/Grand Prix.
Kalt Ω Aggressor (1991)
After success in the 1991 world championships Kalt brought out the Aggressor fuselage for the Omega-Pro/Grand Prix mechanics.
Kalt Aggressor30
KALT Ω 20 LongRanger (1988)
Designed with a 'split' body which allowed fitting and servicing to be easily carried out.
Kalt 30 LongRanger
Applicability - Space Baron.
Modified Ω 20 body???
Kalt 'Whisper' Huey Cobra (1992)
The Whisper proved successful and because of its good performance it was well able to take the addition of a scale 'hang on' fuselage.