The number of hobbies in which one can become engaged is countless. Starting with the simplest pastimes and ending with extremely complicated ones, any person has ample opportunities to choose from and spend their free time with pleasure. Building models, including cars, trains, and boats, has become not only an exciting but also a sophisticated way of developing one’s creative and engineering skills. However, constructing model airplanes is probably the most breathtaking activities of all.
Since childhood, many people enjoy playing, including games that involve not only physical movements but also motor skills. Modeling airplanes gives people an opportunity to recreate miniature shapes of huge aircraft. This activity is reported to have a positive effect on personal well-being (Pollard and Carver 168). While the initial interest in such a hobby usually starts at a young age, building model airplanes may become a lifelong passion for many individuals.
The joy of modeling airplanes is multifaceted, including the happiness of completing a strenuous job that requires much attention and patience and the possibility of creating toys or collectibles of one’s own. In the United Kingdom alone, the 2013 turnover of the main airplane model manufacturer was £43.135 million (Pollard and Carver 169). This number indicates that many people are interested in constructing models as a hobby.
Airplane modeling helps to develop creativity, concentration, and critical thinking. However, what it does best is giving individuals the joy of combining reality with fantasy. One can collect models alone or in company, and the achievements may be shared at special meetings or competitions. Building model airplanes may have started as a childhood hobby for many people, but in many cases, it evolves into a lifelong passion.
Work Cited
Pollard, Nick, and Neil Carver. “Building Model Trains and Planes: An Autoethnographic Investigation of a Human Occupation.” Journal of Occupational Science, vol. 23, no. 2, 2016, pp. 168-180.