What I've Been Up To

[@threehatmarbo8272]

Hoffman: I'm making a hot air balloon Feds: *rubbing hands together* yeesssss...

[@stealth7545]

air support is about to be online boys

[@canecorsotv5906]

perfect comment

[@realgk2417]

“Hoffmann Practical” the sister channel of Hofmann Tactical for everything non-tactical.

[@savvygood]

Yes! 😂

[@frankenmint]

I would sub to this so fast

[@river1711]

Yes!

[@farklestaxbaum4945]

Next project: building a full scale reproduction of the Hindenburg using the power of 3d printing...?

[@HoffmanTactical]

I was thinking LZ120 myself.

[@allthehobbiesbrady]

Glad you're back on and doing well.

[@paintballercali]

Shows us his first non gun project gets banned from KZbin for the orca in the background

[@HoffmanTactical]

LOL. That would be irony.

[@pyeitme508]

Oof 😅 ​@@HoffmanTactical

[@KillerDino3000]

I am Friends with your nephews Eli and Garrison

[@HoffmanTactical]

@@KillerDino3000 Nephews?

[@KeiferKurre]

​@@HoffmanTactical lol you're the fun uncle

[@nomercyriding]

Chill stuff! As far as I'm concerned you've already contributed so much to the community you never have to again if you decide your interests have changed. Life is short, so no need to bind yourself to one defining thing.

[@HoffmanTactical]

I feel that I still have more to do.

[@shangsty]

@@HoffmanTacticalfurther proof he was literally sent by God.

[@strongestgamer2501]

@@shangsty Because he's gay?

[@BloodAsp]

I'm here for this side quest going primary! Haha, I love it! Guns, sewing hot air balloons, 3D printing, anything nifty is good with me!

[@M64sounds]

Where tf do I go to get an absolute madlad like this as a friend? No one I know does shit this cool 😂

[@dmaxm2498]

Those seam folders are just like the “Slips and drives” you put on the edges of sheet metal when building HVAC duct work.

[@ZOMBIEHEADSHOTKILLER]

making a hotair balloon is the kinda video you should be documenting, and uploading. for sure would be something id like to see more of.

[@HoffmanTactical]

Quite hard to film and try and do something for the first time! I've got a little though.

[@ZOMBIEHEADSHOTKILLER]

@@HoffmanTactical understandable, i have that same problem.... but if you make more, ill watch it.

[@gavinfung3168]

This is the kind of energy I picture Leonardo Di Vinci had with telling someone of his creations - always excited to see what you have in store next!

[@DeviantOllam]

Amazing and outstanding 🎈

[@Lord_Xenu]

Awesome work as always man. This reminds me of the time I lost all my guns in a hot air balloon accident.

[@timothybarber9849]

We glad your back!!! And we’re happy you’ve been super safe…and not in any danger 🤙🏴🦍

[@constitutionalist6817]

You're a brilliant young man, best of luck.

[@a.k47-74]

The fact that you are MAKING your balloon envelope is really awesome. Can't wait to see you test out the final product!

[@FiglioBastardo]

Dyneema, dyneema, dyneema! Look into it Hoff! Glad to see you back around brother!

[@HoffmanTactical]

Sadly it has poor temperature resistance. Now for a gas balloon, 100% would use it.

[@FiglioBastardo]

@@HoffmanTactical hm...no chit? I didn't know that. At any rate I can't wait to see your upcoming hot air balloon adventures!

[@jbell1166]

Super safe ballon 🤔 You son of a... I'm in!

[@garthkey]

Biden said we need an F22 raptor to take on the government. Hoffman: I'm on it.

[@abutton2777]

100%

[@strongestgamer2501]

🤓

[@T-Shire]

Welcome back! Do well to heed the tale of Icarus, Hoff.

[@HoffmanTactical]

Just use proper heat resistant adhesives.

[@stickfightjesser]

@@HoffmanTactical or pack a spare parachute for yourself....

[@bladeboysfv5646]

I'll never forget one of our closest Family Friends weddings was in hot air balloons there was 75 of them and it was incredible! But just like the rest of your work very well done and meticulous and completely thought out, love it!

[@pjm204]

Awesome, dibs on a one way trip with my BASE rig :) Super impressive to sew your own balloon. I have a few friends that have made their own so I have at least some idea of how much work it is.

[@ItsRyanStudios]

This is so cool bro I'm also obsessed with lighter-than-air craft too, namely blimps and hot air balloons. All of your work and engineering is so impressive, would love to see more of this content alongside the 2a content

[@EthosAtheos]

That is an awesome project. You have one of the nicer mini sail lofts I've ever seen.

[@HoffmanTactical]

Would be great for that I'm sure. Just don't have any water worth sailing near me :(

[@cda4662]

You can see how much people care about you Keep it up

[@origamihawk]

Those printed accessories are awesome. I've been using a cheap tabletop sewing machine for some bag projects so finding accessories has been easy, but I imagine 3d printed parts might be the best option for some of the older industrial machines.

[@HoffmanTactical]

Even the new ones! Sewing is incredibly niche, and hence hard to find info / parts. Printing is awesome.

[@DjornNorthfield]

​@@HoffmanTactical have you seen the new rules about 3d printed stuff? PSR did an update video lately. Looking forward to seeing the tactical hot air balloon once it's done.

[@rcstl8815]

Okay, attention to detail as we've seen. Now he has to have right hand thread. I never knew that existed let alone needed it to float away.

[@stoichodler5608]

You are a special guy... I love it man

[@solventlessherbalist135]

Fuckin love your various interests bro! You are one creative and unique guy. Love it! Gotta post the first flight video!

[@NickBlazer-cf1vs]

Awesome man. I’m in Albuquerque…Balloon Festival is in October! Come on down!

[@HoffmanTactical]

Was there last year!

[@LTCDRRAZOR]

Having crewed off and on for a hair over 25 years, prior to my injury, I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to reach out if you need any help or suggestions, or just someone to bounce ideas off of. Just remember to look into first flight ceremonies, both for crews, and the balloon. Good luck.

[@HoffmanTactical]

Oh, that's awesome!

[@thebakedbrotato1337]

Sir your ideas and work ethic are an inspiration! ❤

[@killdozer3464]

might want to lower the layer height on that basket for a smoother finish and stronger layer adhesion.

[@J-manoo7]

Why on earth would you not think we would find this extremely interesting 😂😂

[@calholli]

The best rope you can get is called "Dyneema". It's synthetic and even better than the kevlar.. but it's usually not cheap. Typically 6x stronger than regular polyester.

[@HoffmanTactical]

The issue is heat resistance. That is where polyethylene falls short of aramid. The very high working temp of Kevlar is the main attraction for it's use in ballooning.

[@calholli]

@@HoffmanTactical Interesting.. That makes sense

[@victorgalvez927]

i hope that you embed a super safety in this!!! my grandpa says that what kills you are speed and height, and this project has both!!! be carefull!!!

[@savvygood]

Tim Hoffman, the polymath

[@JurassicJolts]

Glad you checked in. Keep up the good content hope all is well

[@kennykd97]

I used to build trailers for hot air balloonists.

[@AS-be4kp]

Thanks for the update. Glad to know you're well. Stay up big hoff

[@AS-be4kp]

Much love to you and yours from Los Angeles CA

[@ejantel]

Do you share your 3d print files for your sewing jigs?

[@webreakforsquirrel4201]

You ever visit the balloon festival in New Mexico in October? How much to charter a balloon ride with a legend?

[@Thurman_Merm]

I liked when you mentioned the kevlar core material you are using as safety line going to being "interesting". As in a Lead Zeppelin? 👀😉

[@jkell2A]

Lfg!!!!!! Hoffman video just dropped

[@jaybot7813]

You are the man bro !! You should win in KZbin influencer of the year or something!!! Also can you make a super safety for the AK ....no one has one as good as your AR super safety...AK guys need your brain sir.... please and thanks you

[@corbinxtitus]

When are we getting an updated lever for the SS to work with an AR10?

[@allenrm100]

Quite the switch there chief! Good for you.

[@MichaelCarper2]

Night Crossing (1982) vibes here

[@HoffmanTactical]

Oh yes. Except they did vertical gores.

[@luciankristov6436]

Air support 😎 i see what youre doing there my dude 💪🏻glad all is well brother

[@knifemind]

I laughed aloud as soon as I saw the basket. Awesome stuff.

[@mongobongo91]

So happy for you. Build balloons has always been a dream. I grew up around the ultralight and experimental crowd. Curious where you got the plan, or did you designn?

[@HoffmanTactical]

I got this one from Alain Bard. Might try to design the next one.

[@buymoretacos9259]

I missed the live streams or whatever, but from the jump, you always seemed like a hot air balloon enthusiast. In a good way.

[@user-pl6wv3jt5f]

If you ever come fly in MT or WY, you should hit me up. Been to several balloon launches, could help.with recovery as well. Hot air ballooning is a sweet hobby, want to get into paragliding myself.

[@irodwen]

cant wait to see the super safe version

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

I want to see you and musey take a weekend and go crazy on design ideas..then Ballon tank

[@flyingrichfirearms]

Tacticool Balloon!

[@Michigan4Conservative]

Always thinking outside the box, er.... balloon basket. 🎈

[@matthewabrams9940]

My man’s building an Air Force

[@trapperjohn7571]

How long before I can expect my aluminum takedown plates to be delivered via hot air balloon?

[@raulduke7142]

So when are the kits available to buy?

[@HoffmanTactical]

Thinking about it. The issue is to have a working business an ultralight (single place) balloon would need to sell for ~14K.

[@TheTortelin]

Hey I just wanted to point this out as an idea for your clamping system for the orca. Have you looked into the ClampTite Tool? It makes your own clamps out of wire, and they're fairly strong. It also gives the clamping portion a much lower profile.

[@HoffmanTactical]

Yes. Poor shear strength is the concern with the Orca. Might work better with the SL-15.

[@TheTortelin]

@@HoffmanTactical that makes sense! Thanks for the response

[@bravohomie]

Hoffman Aerial? Dig it.

[@RenegadeADV]

You know with that setup you could also make sails!

[@aberodriguez4149]

This was very informative and impressive, thank you for sharing this with the community. Always interesting to see what other interest people are into.

[@stephenart1849]

Nice project, the ATF will appreciate you being into this. When you're back to HT stuff I have a thought for you. I inherited an Arisaka Type 99 and its on a sporter stock. My brother, the previous holder of this family heirloom wanted to restore it to it's Imperial Army configuration but the stock is hard to find or pricey. Can it be 3D printed?

[@deadpavuk7657]

Hoffman, do you think a weapon barrel made from titanium on a 3D printer will withstand the load of a shot? Jet engines are made with 3D printers like this, which means it should work with weapons.

[@HoffmanTactical]

Sure. Just not the most cost effective way of doing it.

[@nickthebest2076]

Id be too scared to go in there by myself but id let hoffman float me around for a few if the opportunity was ever given to me.

[@chris993361]

I was getting worried that you were getting tangled up with the Yahoos that made your super safeties available for sale. Glad that does not appear to be the reason for your absence.

[@HoffmanTactical]

Nope.

[@ForgottenRebel77]

have you ever done a video on sewing your clothes? im getting into making my own clothes and would love to see what kinds of ideas you have to integrate 3d printing into sewing to make it simpler. That folding device is awesome!

[@HoffmanTactical]

I've not done any clothing yet. Bit different type of sewing for sure.

[@THEPRESTIGEWORLDWIDE]

I’m an airline pilot and fly the 737…slight fear of heights, more the kind of fear you get standing in a ledge…but yeaaaa, I’ll never step foot in a hot air balloon 👎 🙂‍↔️

[@HoffmanTactical]

Honestly, I have the same issue. But no such sensation in a balloon basket. I'd give it a try if you have the chance!

[@frankenmint]

i thought it was all jokes, BUT HE WAS SERIOUS :)

[@abutton2777]

I've seen it myself. Totally cool for sure! Who does this stuff? People used to go for their dreams and work hard to make it happen. The world needs more tH!

[@frankenmint]

@@abutton2777 so... is there like emergency supplies or a parachute or stuff? Its one thing to trust an outside company's experience and competencies to make a balloon that won't fail. now that I think about it, we did something similar in school once with paper lanterns. but supporting my own body weight with a balloon that I MADE... still feels unsettling (for me at least). I pray that Tim continues to remain safe while running flights on these, he's important us all.

[@0Logan05]

Dude!.. Let’s Make a Zeppelin!.🤙🏻

[@Caannnnoonn]

hot air balloon???? That's dope dude!!! You've got to make a video reenacting the hot air balloon mission from RDR2 lmao.

[@Watchlist_Nominee]

you got a whole production line going on there.

[@Taematoe]

My wife and I have taken 2 hot air balloon trips. It's a ton of fun. Even got married in one.

[@j.angelis6934]

Good man ... also wanted you to know that I finally got made whole from my bank on that super safety twin Bros rip off 😂 may he rest in peace🎉🎉 Only took 4 months

[@DanielKezar]

well hey, thats pretty neat. maybe I'll see you at some festivals in the near future! Hoping to add on LTA to my license at some point

[@HoffmanTactical]

You should! Lot's of fun.

[@lililililililili8667]

I instinctively knew it was related to some sort of balloon craft

[@owenminor]

I know what I'd use your fabric scraps for: 3d print the frames for powered hang glider drones: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_hang_glider They don't have to be big and would have fantastic glide ratios at slow speeds.

[@davidhernandez9985]

There you go, Chief, "The Quad-Master." H O W A Y A 🤘🏼!

[@iamAwesomo1994]

i want to make an ultralight aircraft

[@HoffmanTactical]

An ultralight balloon would be awesome.

[@savvygood]

Are the fabric roll holders 3 d printed? Because that’s really handy

[@HoffmanTactical]

Yup! You're going to love this table.

[@evolutionglitch4739]

Now that you have a sewing machine and scraps, you should male yourself a sleeping bag/quilt!

[@ElohimYellow]

0:26 going ballooning are we?

[@vikeliz1]

That all looks so fun. ❤‍🔥

[@jovi1095]

Ohh this is awesome cant wait to see its maiden voyage!!!

[@j_mill9356]

Would be cool if you took the ballon in my town Centralia Illinois we have a yearly ballon fest

[@chomp7927]

"I'm making a hot air balloon" OK, can 100% say for sure I did not see that coming lol. This man knows no boundaries lol

[@controlledchaos8851]

I’m glad you’re ok / healthy / good to go lil homie 👍🏽🇺🇸

[@ishnifusmeadle]

So does that mean a HT GAU8 is inbound ?hahaha seems very hoffman to mount that to a Ballon if u ask me.

[@milkmanchoppers]

Have you tried using no heat on the bed with poly maker carbon fiber and squirt temp at 125?

[@HoffmanTactical]

What material? Not much will print at 125 (C).

[@cda4662]

I love to get a selfie with a protege like you , maybe next time I stop by ?

[@PhilipF]

Sorry ATF, I lost all my personally manufactured firearms in a hot air balloon accident.

[@Greentippedweenie]

I’ve always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon , there in a festival in Natchez ms every fall in oct they have a bunch of

[@bravefastrabbit770]

Hot air balloon? Oh man this is gonna be epic lol

[@tomyocom5886]

Are you coming to ABQ Festival?

[@HoffmanTactical]

Probably not this year. Too regulated for me.

[@joshuapatrickwilson]

You’re a neat dude hell yeah

[@markniemi3924]

Next let's do ram air glider at home?

[@lask007]

This looks like something I would do lol hot air balloons look fun. Nice work!