Hobbies Articles

Hobbies | By Bradford Roegner @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 10:17 AM

Perhaps you have found a great chess board that you couldn't pass up buying, or maybe you inherited a board that has no chess pieces or they were not what you were looking to own. Whatever the reason, matching the right chess pieces to the board that you own is a pivotal step in creating a chess set that you will cherish for years and pass onto future generations. While there are no rules in selecting a set of chess pieces to match your board, there are a few loose guidelines that w... more...

Hobbies | By Mike Hirn @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 12:46 AM

With the emergence of the Internet, chess has left its pristine physical domain and logged on to a highly popular online, virtual form. The Internet enables chess players to play real time chess with players from all over the world. Chess games are hosted over the Internet on special chess servers. Users download the game, which comes with special, easy-to-install software that allows users to play and chat with other players from distant locations. Java-enabled websites are also available in ... more...

Hobbies | By Dan Skriver @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 9:42 PM

No matter what business you are retiring from, if you are a baby boomer, there is a good chance that the thought of slowing down is entirely alien to you. The baby boomer generation spent a lot of time moving forward at what seemed to be the speed of light, and retirement, with what seems to be a cessation of activity, is usually quite unattractive. The truth is, baby boomers are entering retirement with the same amount of energy that they did everything else, and the retirement hobbie... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:42 PM

Did you ever wonder, how exciting it is to be in charge of a craft way up in the sky? Have you ever felt green with envy looking at a plane leaving behind a trail of shimmering silver dust in the sky, because you are not its pilot? Have you ever wondered, how it must feel to be in charge of flying a plane? If the answer to any of the above questions is 'YES' and you have yet not done anything about it, let me be the first to introduce you to the wonderful world of MODEL AERO PLANES. more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:37 PM

Model planes are not only dear to boys but men also. They find them very amusing and entertaining. They love having them as a part of their collection and are a very popular past time for them. They are available in many kits as of today, depending on choice and the size of your purse. You get them in Balsa wood and in Plastic. Besides looking good, planes need to last long too. So you can opt to paint on an iron-on-film covering, which does not chip easily. And hence retains the colour for a l... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:32 PM

Tired of stacking piles of photo albums in the closet where the images will not be seen for years to come? Bored with the art prints that are available within your price range? Kill two birds with one stone with canvas photo printing. Canvas photo printing is a technique that digitally imprints the image of your photo onto a canvas like those used in oil painting. It is usually not a matter of merely scanning the image into a computer. Most picture canvas artists draw out your photo by h... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:27 PM

Studies have shown that children spend almost 75% of their spare time watching TV, and playing video games on the television or computer. These studies have also linked such activities to various ailments such as obesity, lethargic behavior, and lack of confidence and fear of social recognition. Continuous exposure to even educational programs on the television is detrimental to a child's physical and mental development. Along with the computer, the television is a great source of informati... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:25 PM

Flying comes easy for some people, as they are gifted with this art. But for some, they need to really put on efforts and learn. To master the art of flying could cost much for some people. But, do not worry. To master it, you will, if you have the determination and good amount of patience. Firstly, you need to understand a few basic concepts, about what makes a model plane to fly and things you need to keep in mind, while flying. The right airplane makes a complete difference for a beginner. Al... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:25 PM

There are two major categories of model planes, which are either static or flying planes. The static models, as the name suggest, are non flying ones. While deciding which model to buy, one should know the setting before hand, either to have a static or the flying one. However, it's good to note that even the static models can be overhauled and equipping them with necessary parts can make them a flying type. This can be fun, especially if you love assembling and sort of be a little mechani... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:25 PM

Model planes batteries are not the ordinary batteries; we buy from the shops for our ordinary gadgets or toys. The batteries for the model planes are stronger and last longer than the ordinary batteries. While buying a remote controlled plane, the manufacturers always indicate, which type of batteries one should use for the model planes and one should always stick to the batteries suggested. Before buying batteries for your model plane, you should consider a number of factors. First, you... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:20 PM

Of the many hobbies and activities that are interesting and fun, which hobby interests you the most? Some like to collect sports cards while others prefer maintaining scrapbooks. One hobby that is fun for all ages is flying a radio controlled airplane or anything that is radio or remote controlled. It does not matter what age category you belong to, this activity is bound to excite you and you will surely find a lot of joy and have a great deal of fun pursuing it. Your child's radio control... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:19 PM

The thrill of taking off a model plane, flying and then landing it safely can be incomparable for any first time learner. Even though it is a challenging task, you can make it easy with practice. Before you start flying a model airplane you must make yourself aware of the local laws. You will also require a proper flying field, especially for RC airplanes. If you have small electric aircraft then a park or your backyard will also be sufficient. Some of the tips you can follow are: - If yo... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:10 PM

Electric RC model planes are fun and easy to fly and hence are most preferred to gas models. Electric batteries power these electric models. The batteries used in these planes are not the normal ones we get in the shops nearby. They are very special and have more power capacity than the normal ones. There are three main types of batteries, one can use for these model planes. These types are Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nikel-cadmium (NiCAD), and the latest one, Lithium Poly cells. If you... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:10 PM

Making and flying nitro helicopter models is an exciting and fun filled hobby. It is not as difficult as it seems, once you get familiar with the techniques of this hobby. You can find plenty of information on building and flying a helicopter on the net, wherein you can make a study and decide on a model best suited to your requirements. Model helicopter flying can be an adventure in itself, as it can hover and spin on its own axis, climb up, and move in any direction you choose. Depending on yo... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:08 PM

For time immemorial, boys have been enchanted by planes and anything that flies high up in the air. They get a high by just watching them zoom up and down. It is beyond me, how they don't get a crick in the neck for doing this. But, this experience leaves them really thrilled, so much so that they wish to possess this flying object, a model RC plane. For some, it will be a dream come true, in case they ever desire to be a pilot. To be able to at least fly a miniature regular electric RC pla... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:05 PM

Did you ever want to be a pilot? Yes! But, you could never become one. Don't be depressed or disillusioned. Instead, go get yourself a fantastic, cute RC model plane. The feeling you will get from flying one of these machines will simply thrill you. But, soon you will realize that there are certain things that you are required to do before flying them. I will give you a simple, but basic guide, to show how you can really enjoy flying your model plane. The concept of model planes was invente... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 8:01 PM

What are the types of model aircraft? Model aircraft are of two types; one that can be flown and another that is static and intended to be displayed for decorative purposes. What materials are used to make model aircraft? Aircraft models not intended to fly are usually made from wood, canvas, molded plastic, die-cast metal or any combination of such materials. One type of non-flying model planes are made as exact miniature replicas duly carved and painted with attention given to the minut... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 7:59 PM

In the early years of aviation after the golden age of air ship, more precisely after Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927, airplanes with radial engines ruled the skies. The 30s and 40s decade saw many classic flying machines built primarily for the military. Those days' pilots wore scarves, goggles, boots and leather helmets. Amelia Mary Earhart created history flying solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. Amelia Earhart disappeared into history in the year 19... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 7:48 PM

The inability to take to the skies naturally has been one of humankind's greatest regret for ages. This inability to fly has killed countless beings in history. Human beings in all civilization have dreamt of having a pair of wings or some ability that will enable them to levitate in mid air. Humans have been doing a lot of things to overcome these shortcomings by inventing various flying objects. The invention of the airplane by the Wright brothers was a turning point in the history of man... more...

Hobbies | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 7:48 PM

Flying RC planes is always fun especially for a novice. If you are uninitiated into the world of electric planes, there are certain aspects of the hobby, you should know. First, not all electric planes are suitable for you and so it's important to know all about the RC model planes. There are various types of Electric RC model planes, but the ones, which a beginner can be used, are the park flyers and trainers. However, if you want to learn fast, how to fly, then you should get the ... more...