Hobby and spare time equipment

Welcome to this online store for hobby articles. Buying hobby equipment online, you can get them for a better prize than from your local stores. Often you can also find items or product variants you do not find locally.

By clicking on the banners below, you will get into a dedicated online shop for each cathegory. There you can learn more about or order each product exhibited on this page, and many other products of the same cathegory.

Electric and gas driven RC cars HobbyTron great collection of RC cars. This banners lead to a hobby store with a great collection of electric and nitro powered rc cars. Trend Times Toy Store: This store has a wide selection of electric and nitro driven cars. RC Cars cars from Trend Times toy - please click here   Nitro driven and electric redcats: Nitro driven redcats: Hurricane XP PRO, Monsoon XP, Avalamche XP, Tornado BP, Tsunami, Tsunami ultrawide, Volcano SV SV Pro, Tremor ATV XTB XtG XTK XTR. Electric redcats: Lightning XTK, Tornado EPX, Tsunami EPX, Volcano EPXr.   By clicking at this link you will find this and many othet radio controled cars. Ferrari Modena 1/10 Scale 4WD 2 Speed Nitro Rc Car W/Free Shipping New 1/10 scale 4WD 2 SPEED Nitro Gas Powered FERRARI MODENA. The Ferrari modena nitro rc car comes with a 4WD Engine, completely assembled with body & a 2 CH long range Pistol Remote Control with 2 Servos! The car has a Solid Aluminum Chassis! Our new Ferrari Modena nitro rc car is 100% assembled and ready to race right out of the box. The remote control is of high quality and has a 1500 foot range! Muscle Machines Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1:8 Electric RC Car The Muscle Machines Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1:8 Scale Electric RC Car comes with powerful 9.6V rechargeable battery pack and charger. The Muscle Machines Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1:8 Scale Electric RC Car comes ready to race right out of the box. DODGE 1/10 Scale 4WD 2 Speed Nitro Rc Car 1/ 10 Scale 4WD Nitro Gas Powered DODGE VIPER. The Car comes with a 4WD Engine, complete kit with body & a 2 CH Pistol Remote Control with 2 Servos! The car is 100% assembled and ready to race right out of the box.     General hobby item store Please click on the banner hereunder. Wireless models of aircrafts cars and boats. Electronic sets, telescopes, computers and a lot more. Models in all size and prize cathegories, and suitable for all ages. Electric driven models that are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and extreme speedy gas driven models for the advanced modeller.     Remote controle aircrafts You see here some examples of models available. By clicking at the buy-buttons, you will also find links to a lot of other models and other hobby items. 6 channel easy to fly classic helicopter model Dark Knight RC Electric 4CH RTF Helicopter Fully assembled and ready for take-off, the "Dark Knight" helicopter is completely pre-assembled and is ready for fun. Simply charge the aircraft's battery, insert eight AA batteries or rechargeable batteries (not included) into the remote control transmitter and the flying fun can start. The 6-channnel remote control ensures perfect reception at all time. Ideal for beginners, the "Dark Knight" comes with flexible mounted skids; even the roughest landings are safely cushioned. The helicopter comes with all mechanical parts (roto, blades, and motors), cockpit covers, remote control transmitter and receiver/control unit, including GP-03 gyroscope and 2 servos, aircraft battery with charging unit, and operating instructions. Remote control electric aircraft Micro Flyer Wattage Indoor Mini RC Electric Airplane Wattage introduces the world's smallest mass-produced radio controlled aircraft! With a wing span of only 9 inches and a elliptically curved polyhedral and molded-in airfoil this tiny plane has incredible maneuverability. The two-channel radio transmitter controls the rudder movement, throttle, and also doubles as a battery charger. The Micro Flyer flies for over 6 minutes on a single charge. Fly this Micro Flyer indoors, outdoors anywhere you can think of with a length of 8.2 inches, and a weight of only about 1 ounce (29 grams) this amazing, real radio control aircraft will bring you hours of fun flying. There are only a few easy steps to get this Micro Flyer in the air and in your control. It's innovative design makes it great for beginners and hobbyist alike! It is very quiet and can fly almost anywhere with over 150 ft range.   Robots and robot kits  An example of the many hobby robots you kan find by clicking at the link, both simple robot toys and advanced programable robot kits. Digital Programmable Robot 'Copycat' You program this robot to go forward, turn right, turn left, pause, sound a buzzer, light an LED. A sequence of up to 256 instructions can be programmed with the 7 function keypad. OPTIONAL Computer Interface Kits G-623A allows you to program the robot using a computer. Use Model G-811A to program with G-809 Micro-processor Trainer. AN INTERFACE KIT IS NOT NECESSARY. The same programs can be given to the Robot using the keypad or Interface Kit. The Robot's brain, a 1k Static Ram IC, retains instructions YOU Program using the supplied keypad. The 42 page 2-color Instruction Manual covers digital logic including flip-flops and memory. Several schematic & block diagrams are used to explain circuit theory. Illustrated assembly instructions are troubleshooting guide complete the comprehensive book. Requires one 9V and two AA batteries (not included).   Software and electronic games GamePass - By membership you get a new FREE game of your choice every month!.  Over 550 games to choose from and new releases every week. Get 25% to 75% off on all other games you decide to purchase. You can get advance notises of new releases and events.   Games and software for very good prizes: In this shop you will find electronic games of all chathegories: Action,Adventure, Arcade, Board Games, Cards & Casino, Classics, Collections, Flight Sims, Hunting & Fishing, Kid Games, MahJonng & Tetris, Pinball, Puzzle, Racing, Role Playing, Simulations, Sports, Strategy, Trivia, War Games. This is also a general store for software and computer accessories where you can find any kind of software for good prizes.     Watches Many famous brands for affordable prices are like: Citizen , Casio , Chase-Durer , Hamilton , Movado , Oakley , Pulsar, Seiko , Suunto watches   Shop for Dive Watches - Best Price & Selection Shop for Seiko Watches at Great Prices     All gear to your car hobby These are three online stores with affordable parts and equipment for any car. The titles over the banner tell which areas each store is best at, but all stores have equipment of all types. Technical parts for repair and performance   Internal and external equipment and comodities, car electronics and GPS navigation   Comodities to take with you on your journey, car electronics, workshop tools.   Books reading materials and elecronic media about cars and other motor vehicles By clicking at this banner you will find a grat range of  books, calendars, manuals, videos and collectibles about:  Modern and classic cars, auto racing, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, trains, boats, aviation, military history, bicycles, americana, and collectibles.     General store of tools and other things By clicking at this banner you get into a superstore qith every kinds of tools you can use by yopur hobby activities. You also find garden equipment, cooking equiopment, car accessories, herbs and herbal preparations and a lot more.     Hobby and professional optics Here are two examples of the many telescopes available. By clicking at the links you can find the presented telescope and a lot of other astronomy telescopes, landscape telescopes and nautical telescopes.   Bushnell Harbormaster 35x Tabletop Telescope from Bushnell Is this the most distinctive nautical scope available today? Aye. Pardon our salty language; the Harbormaster® is worth more than a few exclamations of nautical delight. The elegant polished, solid brass design is sure to bring a smile to seafaring souls, but it's below the surface that these telescopes truly shine. High-power magnification, coated optics and an achromatic air-spaced objective lens all work together to bring brilliant images and razor-sharp resolution to your eyes. One look will remind you of swift clipper ships and resolute naval captains. A second look will remind you to buy one for yourself. Harbormaster® Features: Refractor telescope Coated optics Achromatic air-spaced objective lens Cherry-finish base Solid brass tube and hardware For in-depth information on how to choose which Telescope is right for you and for detailed technical information, please click here . Galaxsee® 675 x 60 mm Refractor EQ Telescope The best way to explore the universe. Assuming that grant from NASA doesn't pan out anytime soon. Seeking out strange new worlds on the same old budget? Take a good look at our Galaxsee® series telescope. The unique StarPointer TM feature makes it easy to locate objects. Quality optics deliver sharp images and a wider field-of-view. There's even a slow motion control for precise tracking. It's a spectacular viewing experience, without an equally spectacular price tag. A more powerful, economically priced refractor telescope for advanced beginners and amateur astronomers. Galaxsee® Features: 36x, 90x, 225x, and Land 1.25eyepieces Red Dot StarPointer Finderscope Metallic Midnight Blue finish Weight 19 lbs. Adjustable aluminum tripod Includes Tasco SkyWatch CD-ROM with 10,000 object database, diagonal, moon filter For in-depth information on how to choose which Telescope is right for you and for detailed technical information, please click here . Quality digital cameras and equipment for good prizes:  From Digital Concepts, Hewlett-Packard, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung, Sony, Casio, Digital Blue, Disney, FujiFilm, Girl Gear, Hallo Kitty, Rollei, Sakar, Sealife, Sigma, Spy Chix, VuPoints All types of camera accessories: Digital SLR, Compact Cameras, Digital Picture Frames, Camera & Printer Kits, Lenses, Memory, Batteries, Bags & Cases, Filters, Tripods, Flashes, Tutorials, Studio Lighting, Docking Stations, Software. Free shipping and no sales tax. Please click at this banner to exactly the camera or equipment you want.       Electronic equipment Consumer electronics: Computers, Televisions, DVD Players / Recorders, Home Audio / Video, MP3 Players / iPod Accessories, Satellite Radio, Headphones, Mobile Audio / Video, GPS / Navigation, Home Electronics, Telephones & Fax, Personal Electronics, Electronic Accessories   Save On All MP3 players   Accessories for all types of laptop equipment from all brands and for all models for good prizes: Examples: Laptop Batteries, PDA Batteries, MP3 Batteries, Digital. Camera Batteries, Camcorder Batteries, Universal Batteries, AC Adapters, Car Adapters, Airplane Adapters, Universal. Adapters, Printer Power Supplies, Chargers. GPS Receivers, Sync Cords, Fiber Optic Cables, HDMI. Cables, DC-DC Plugs • RPTV Lamps, Projector Lamps, iPod Accessories, MP3 Accessories, PDA Accessories. And more.     Hobby science gear Imaginova science store: In this onliine store there are all types of kits and equipment of all science branches to do experiments and observations.     Become your own fashion artist - and get the clothes of your own design set to you Make your own creations with SpreadShirt designer - By clicking at the banners here, you will find a flash-based tool that you can use to design your own clothes. You can give them the background colors and patterns you want, choose drawings and place them where you want on the clothes, and create texts to place on strategic sites on the clothes. You can then purchase the clothes of your own design and get them sent to you within 48 hours. If you live in America, please click at this banner. If your home is in UK, please click here.

Music instruments

Any guitar model of most brands - By clicking at these banners you will probably find that electric or acoustic guitar model you are searching after for a good prize. Also brass instruments, keyboards and much more.

Just one product exmple

Ibanez TCM60 Ibanez TCM60 Ibanez TCM60 Description: Our double-cutaway Talmans are perfect for the electric guitarist who wants to gain the full tones of an acoustic guitar without losing the comfort and playability of an electric. TCY models feature the clarity of a bridge pickup combined with a spruce top. TCM models feature the warm sound of a magnetic soundhole pickup combined with an ash top. Ibanez TCM60 Specification: Pearl dot inlay Spruce top Mahogany back/sides Mahogany neck Rosewood bridge and fretboard AEQ200M magnetic pickup Ibanez preamp with 2-band EQ Gold die-cast tuners Ivorex II nut and saddle Advantage bridge pins Get your Ibanez TCM60 product today!

Types of aeroplane and helicopter models you can find in our store

You can find RC models of every prize cathegory and every model size. You can choose between electric driven or gas driven models. The electric driven ones typically use rechargeable lithium ion batteries or accumulators. Meny of the helicopters can be used equally well inside as outside,

There are models suitable for every age, from the age of 6 through the teenages to the age of a grown up experienced modeller. Some helicopter models can be equipped with a mini surveillence video camera so that it can be used as a reconneissance helicopter.

The helicopter models are equiped with authomatic stabilizing systems, so that the user so not have to think about the finer aspects of keeping the helicopter in stabile flight. He only have to think about height, direction and speed. Therefore meny of the models can be flown even by small kids.

In addition to fantacy aeroplanes or helicopters you also find models of real life aircrafts as for example the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. The shape of the B-2 stelth bomber is of course fascinating, but the caracteristic shape also makes it very robust and secure and therefore suitable for a hobby model aircraft.

The store also of course contains a lot of classic propel driven models. The propell driven  aircrafts are of various shape and prize cathegories, and are suitable for different age cathegories.

Only a few of the models aveilable are depicted in this fronting web-page, but by clicking at the links, you will find a very large collection of different models.

Informational resources for our visitors - Here is an article about defencive driving. To find other information resources, please go to this page

Defensive Driving: The Basics

By Robert Thatcher 

It is a fact that though drivers can control most of their actions most of the time, they are totally powerless when it comes to the actions of others drivers. They simply do not know what other drivers on the road are going tot do. This is why it is very important for drivers to learn the special skill called defensive driving. So if you want to protect yourself and your loved ones from accident, then it is highly advisable that you take defensive driving courses. Such classes offer a wealth of information when it comes to preventing or fixing road mishaps.

What is defensive driving? Simply put, it is a way of driving where the driver takes every possible precautionary measure in order to prevent accidents or untoward incidents from occurring. Defensive driving is probably the best way to ensure the safety of a driver and his or her passengers,

Below are some of the basics of defensive driving:

Be ready with every possible situation that might happen on the roads. Constant preparedness is probably the best trait of a very good defensive driver. Before driving your car make it a habit to check the tire pressure, and the water, oil and gas levels. It is also important to check the lights and mirrors. It is also wise to make sure that you have all the necessary documents pertaining to your car with you before leaving.

Avoid showing road rage. You should also, as much as possible, avoid other drivers showing signs of road rage. Don’t react to the anger of other motorists. Always keep your head cool. The color of your car is very important in defensive driving. You are in a better position if your car is brightly colored. Advantageous colors in defensive are red, orange, yellow or other brightly colored. Because they are easily seen, bright colored cars are les likely to get involved in an accident.

Remember to always use your headlight while night driving. It is very stupid, not to mention illegal, to drive without the headlights on at night.

Always follow the three second rule of driving. According to this rule, a driver must always be at least three seconds of driving time from the driver in front in all conditions. Drivers should be five second behind the driver in front during bad conditions.

Never follow a vehicle, especially big trucks and busses too closely. By doing so, driver swill be sure to have perfect visibility.

Always avoid being in the blind side of other drivers. If an accident happens, It is pretty sure that you certainly cannot blame the other party for what has happened.

As much as possible, drive with a companion. This will ensure hat someone will be there with you in case something happens.

While on the road, avoid getting close to cars that are broken down or has damages. These cars are most likely run by irresponsible drivers. You can bet that they are not defensive drivers.

The above are just the basics of defensive driving. To know more about defensive driving and how it can save you money, your car and even your life, then consider enrolling in a defensive driving school soon.

These are only a few of the defensive driving rules that are out there. You will find a wide range of them as well as places to take defensive driving classes on the web.

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Robert Thatcher is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines and provides defensive driving resources on http://www.aboutdefensivedriving.info.

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