Hobbies Articles

Hobbies | By Dan Pimentel @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 9:33 PM

If you are in the market to purchase your own airplane, I have a valuable tip for you. This year, I went about the task of finding a 1964 Piper Cherokee 235 that will serve me well in my business and family flying, But there is one thing that keeps popping up with airplanes built before the Summer of Love: Damage history. As I browse the daily listings on sites like Trade-a-Plane and Controller, the one thing that always generates a second look are those magical three letters...NDH... more...

Hobbies | By Daniel Millions @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 11:58 PM

Humans have always favored the visual media. From cave paintings to monumental sculpture, mankind has sought ways to recreate the images of the world around him and through art, the things of his imagination. Art is however, a subjective form of expression and all such early images, no matter how carefully crafted, were not true representations. This began to change in the nineteenth century as the photographic process began to be developed. Photography is the process whereby a light sens... more...

Hobbies | By Bob Shanty @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 8:20 PM

If you have kids or you know someone else who does, you have probably faced with the daunting task of selecting a toy to buy. It is often difficult to decide what toys are interesting and appropriate for young children. Remote control toys, however, are a tried-and-true choice for kids of all ages and even for adults. This guide will help you choose the right remote control toy for your family and friends. What is the difference between toy-grade and hobby-grade remote control (RC) toys?<... more...

Hobbies | By Ron Sharer @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 7:48 PM

The year was 1967. Slot car racing had officially abandoned scale appearance in favor of speed. This was a natural progression but one that would have long standing consequences. The motor of choice until this time was the Mabuchi 16D, a motor popular for its balance of low weight and power. From the factory, these motors were not competitive. To make a competitive motor the internal armature would have to be altered. The easiest way, was to have some of its windings removed to decrease ... more...

Hobbies | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 5:57 AM

The idea of building scaled models of boats has been around for hundreds of years. One can even today see some of the first few attempts at model boat building at museums and in some churches. The date that goes back to this hobby proves that it has never failed to attract many people through the centuries. In earlier days, the model boats were built simply as a proof of the boat which was planned on being built, and boat makers used to do this. At the time it was the only way a builder could pu... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 12:52 PM

A steeplechase is a horse race over brush obstacles on a prescribed course. The term is sometimes used broadly to mean any kind of race over obstacles of whatever nature - on a course or cross-country. The term "Steeplechase" originated in the 18th century when it was usual for the sporting gentry to race cross-country from a designated point a distance of approximately four miles to "Yon church steeple". Hence, such a race was termed a steeplechase. These point-to-point ... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 6:47 AM

What kind of things can I expect to see underwater? What are the dangers to encounter from marine life? In short, what is this underwater world like? These are some of the questions that have undoubtedly come to your mind as you have thought about diving in "live water" in the very near future. We will answer as many as we are able. First, remember, that a man is an alien creature in the underwater world. He, not the fish and animals he encounters there, is the intruder. Therefore... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 6:30 AM

The principal object of this article is to reveal and provide leads and contacts to sources of information for those modelers who are interested in research work. The model below was dug up out of the dust of time. No plans or pictures of it existed and no one knew what it looked like. This is a national treasure of great historical importance, a precious symbol that appeals to descendants of bygone shipmasters, builders or operators. Scores of others await the research worker's pat... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:59 AM

It is interesting to plan an odd piece of furniture for some special location or to serve some particular purpose, and, in the case of built-in units, it is nearly always necessary to plan or lay out the parts or units for the best effect. The aim should be to secure results that combine good workmanship with nice proportion and beauty of line. The essentials of good workmanship are sound construction and first-class finish, to professional standards. Nice proportion demands a careful ba... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:45 AM

Hidden in a dusty loft, cupboard or the spare room, one occasionally comes across a genuine old-time ship model, built years ago by craftsmen who had the advantage of knowing and seeing the ships they modeled. Rare indeed is it to find one such model that has not suffered from the devastating hand of time. Yet by their age, their plaintive air of forlorn misery, they awake an irresistible appeal to the craftsman of today, calling for his loving care and longing to regain something of the glory t... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:04 AM

One of the most fascinating aspects of model airplane construction and operation is radio control. The ability to maneuver your craft at will and literally put yourself in the "driver's seat" has caused the radio controlled phase or models to become one of the fastest growing hobby-sports in recent years. Radio control projects can range in complexity from elementary single channel affairs which control the rudder and, at times, also the engine; up to vastly complex multi-channel sy... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 4:30 AM

Bowling wasn't always as it is today. It wasn't too long ago that the sport - with its unreliable pin boys and its dark and cloistered settings - was on a social par with love-making on the front stoop. In Old Forge, Pennsylvania (my home town), and in just about every other small American town, one never bowled if he valued his reputation. Pursuing the sport was particularly difficult for me, for I was a school teacher in the local high school and in that position, I was regard... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 3:45 AM

Interesting jewelery can be made from ceramics, and the instructions below will get you started on a lapel pin. A special clay, a fine-textured white clay with a high flint content which intensifies the glaze colors is best for the purpose of jewelery making. Either gray or terra cotta pottery clay may be used. For jewelry, the gray clay will be more attractive if covered with colored clay slips and a transparent glaze, or if covered with opaque glazes. The terra cotta clay may be partial... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 3:42 AM

There are only a few essential tools for your new hobby of flower arranging. Tools Sharp knife - Preferably a pocket knife for safety purposes. It should be kept sharpened at all times. Flower shears - Choose a pair which you can use with the least effort. Not too heavy, not too light. Pruning shears - These are used in the arrangement of thick, woody stems and branches. Wire Cutters Household shears Containers Suitable containers may be purchas... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 3:40 AM

Aside from the originality of the design and its artistic merit, successful costume designing depends on perfect fit. Perfect Fit Depends On Accurate Measures. In transferring the size and shape of the three dimensions of the human figure to the flat planes of the pattern and thence to the draping of the fabric, certain basic measurements have to be taken in every case - and this is notwithstanding the loose or tight fit of the finished creation. In ready made patterns the measurem... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 3:30 AM

Here are a couple of the more interesting turns and techniques available to the advanced skier. Tempo turn The very name suggests the purpose of this turn. At great speed - or, if you like, at accelerated tempo - you can turn to left and to right as you ski downhill. This is the turn which the expert ski-runner delights in carrying out, leaving an "exhaust" of powder snow to mark his trail. The characteristic features of the tempo turn are its graceful rhythmical mov... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 2:43 AM

Here are some frequently asked questions about painting, in particular painting of portraits. Q: Can I preserve the unmixed colors on my palette so they can be used later? A: Yes. Lift them from the palette with your palette knife and line them around the edge of a saucer or shallow pan; then immerse in a pan of water. This will prevent skin from forming; when you are ready to paint again, remove saucer from water and stand it on edge to drain thoroughly. (This method might be unwi... more...

Hobbies | By Sen Ze @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 5:23 PM

Photography is a hobby that is loved by many, but very few people actually turn to it as a full-time career, as it is often considered to be a hard field in which to become successful. But much like any other path you take in life, if you're willing to work hard to make it work and you're willing to take the necessary steps to ensure your triumph, you can't go wrong. And when it comes to photography, one of the very necessary steps you should take is to give your business a... more...

Hobbies | By Ann Knapp @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 2:56 PM

Premium cigars are many peoples' idea of the ultimate inexpensive luxury item. So with more and more Americans putting more thought into their meals - as the proliferation of magazines such as Food and Wine, Cook's Illustrated and Food, as well as the new popularity of cooking shows and books attests - it's natural enough to wonder how these two pleasures might combine. What foods and beverages go best with premium cigars? First of all, it should be noted that some cigar l... more...

Hobbies | By Ann Knapp @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 5:40 PM

Picture this: You're going to have dinner at the home of a famous wine collector - somebody famous for the quality and discrimination of his or her palate, perhaps a wealthy person who can afford to buy those vintages the rest of us can only dream of savoring. You arrive. Your companion asks you if you'd prefer a prewar - that's World War II - French Cabernet Sauvignon or an exotic white from a monastery near the Alps. You choose the red. Your companion reaches into his r... more...