Will a 2 gallon air compressor take be okay?

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Hi guys!

I’m considering purchasing a second air compressor that’s smaller than what I have now. Does anyone have an air compressor with a 2 gallon tank? I just mainly build 1/48 scale planes. Will the 2g tanks hold enough air to do the job?

Thanks!

Eric

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yes

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If you are thinking one of those from Sears, I guess it would do the job. But I don’t know if you or your other half is up to the noise. I have a 2 gallon compressor in the garage for low air tires, basket ball, etc. At least for me the noise is deafening. I currently use a Badger and Paasche but I’m considering a move to a CO2 tank.

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Thanks guys (or should I say “tanks!” Get it?). I’ve read some good reviews about those two gallon compressors. However, I did see a couple that said they were quite loud just as you had mentioned El Taino.

Does anyone have any opinion as to what a good air compressor would be to consider if I was looking for something smaller than my current 6g tank, was nice and quiet, good quality and low in price?

Thanks!

Eric

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You are very welcome mate. This is the same exact one I have. It is one more gallon (3 gallons). I got it originally with your same intentions, it has a moisture trap and it is ready to airbrush but I couldn’t take how loud it is. The moisture trap was another $20 at Sears. It is not as big as it looks.

Happy Holidays!

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I have an Iwata Smart Jet compressor. Bought a 3 gal tank off of ebay that was originally part of a Campbell-Housfeld compressor and plumbed it to the smart jet. Works most excellently.

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I just got one with a 2gl tank. Works pretty good. Just make sure you have a good regulator/pressure gauge on it. The one I use is like $55 at Menards. “Tool Shop” brand 1/3HP. I got mine for about $25 cause a guy near me on Craigslist bought it for air tools and found out it wasn’t enough for what he needed to do. But for an airbrush, it’s perfect.