Models are best separated into groups defined by what they are made of. The different textiles, such as plastic, wood or metal, use different tools and paints to accomplish the construction. Therefore our modeling groups are:

Technology hobbies can be divided into two groups. Audio/Visual and Gaming. Audio/Visual hobbying is the constant upgrading of equipment used to enhance your listening and viewing pleasure.

Collecting as a hobby is extremely rewarding in that it entices you to learn about the items in your collection.

Science as a hobby? Well yes, many non professional science hobbyists have been credited with discoveries in Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology, Physics and Chemistry.

What is a Social Hobby? These particular hobbies revolve around the world of Social Science. Participation and observation of group settings, social mass communication and editorialization, and learning and experiencing the Arts.

Now this is a mammoth hobby section. The Craft and Hobby Association census recorded 62.8 million households participating in crafting hobbies. The results of their crafts though are often useful and always fun. Here is a list of hobbies that are part of that census.

This section is all fun and games...sort of. Puzzles can generally be done alone and always "test" your brain power.

The Arts as a hobby is extremely rewarding because finished projects can be displayed for all to see and/or hear. Either you have created something to be seen in the Visual Arts or something to be experienced in the Performing Arts.

This area of hobbies is near and dear to my heart. I grew up in a family that held Charades as a constant at every gathering. Board games such as Monopoly and Aggravation were almost daily occurrences. As I grew up Axis and Allies, Risk and Chess became the games of choice.

The biggest issue this section needs to clear up is to define what is a sport and its relationship to hobbies. Many people feel they are at opposite ends of the spectrum. The problem is that they see the relationship as competitive.