Compressor Question

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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It occured to me the other day, after posting a question about airbrushes/compressors, that I may have access to a compressor after all. However, it’s not really in a place that would be friendly to painting models. It seems to me that I could just as easily buy an air tank, fill it up, and run an airbrush off of it. Then, when it runs low, refill the tank off the compressor and repeat. So long as I have a moisture trap and pressure regulator on the tank, everything should be cool, right?

Please advise me to any huge gaps there may be in my thinking.

thanks

kyle

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That should be an alright arrangement for airbrushing.

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There’s no reason that wouldn’t work as planned. If your luck was anything like mine, the tank would run out of air at the most crucial moment…

I’ve heard of people using truck tires to run A/Bs with!

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Excellent idea if you ask me[:)]

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It really is a stellar idea. I’ve considered doing it just to have silence while I paint-- or rather, to not have the compressor compete with music.

Some people adapt scuba equipment. Others go with CO2. I think just filling up a good sized tank is an excellent idea.

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Yes it does work but the tank needs to be pretty good sized if you want to paint an entire model.
I would go with something around 10 gallons or larger if possible to give you more spraying time.
I you build nothing but 1/72 scale WWII aircraft and such then a smaller tank will probably work well also.

Mike

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Pinky are you thinking what I’m thinking
Gee Brain, I think so, but If we didnt have ears wouldnt we look like weasels
I think this is a splendid idea

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Thanks for all the feedback guys. An air tank it is, then.

BTW, I’ve gotten over my hurricane displacement issues and am now back at home, electricity, internet and all!

And a “Pinky and the Brain” reference to boot. Excellent!

kyle

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That’s great news Kyle.
Keep us informed.

Mike