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Posted by - Smeyer
Post date - 07-18-2008, 09:57 AM
I live in a apartment complex, and after purchasing a small compressor for my airbrush, I found out htey frown upon this in the complex (due to overspray from previous tenants). So in order to circumvent the rule, one day when I was bored, I created this portable air tank (figured it was cheaper and would be more of a conversation piece than going out and buying one).

It is made of a propane tank with the inlet/outlet removed and replace with a air fill nozzle from my Jeep spare, I drilled and tapped the air outlet and added a regulator and shut off valve to it.

It holds approx. 130 lbs of air, and I can airbrush for about 3-4 hours at 15 psi.
Posted by - Davit
Post date - 07-18-2008, 12:24 PM
Hello - GOOD JOB !

necessity is the mother of invention


HOLD FAST !
Posted by - Surprise
Post date - 07-18-2008, 07:32 PM
Nice, having no idea about this; is 15 PSI sufficent and what is normally used.
My hat is off to you for that nifty idea and handywork.
Posted by - Smeyer
Post date - 07-18-2008, 08:36 PM
I use a Badger Airbrush that runs 15 to 30 psi. I use my brush between 15 to 20 psi. for styrene and metal. I have not used it on wood yet, I may need to up it a tad to put a heavier coat on, since wood will probably soak it in.
Posted by - jemontgomery
Post date - 07-19-2008, 09:13 PM
Scott:
If you use a wood sealer (I use "Deft" brand, available in stores like Ace and Home Depot), you can use the same pressure and amount of paint as metal and plastic. It dries very quickly to a semi-rough surface, you can smooth it out with super fine steel wool.

The home made air take looks good.
Posted by - landlubber7
Post date - 07-23-2008, 02:52 PM
Scott:

GREAT IDEA! :banna: :banna: :banna:

THANKS FOR THE TUTORIAL :banna: :banna: :banna:


Landlubber7
Henry
Posted by - Davit
Post date - 07-24-2008, 10:04 AM
Scott --
I took the liberty of passing your pics on to my modelers club and several of the members are making up one for themselves . They thought it was an excellent idea . thanks again .


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Posted by - Smeyer
Post date - 07-24-2008, 08:15 PM
Thats great, I am glad that someone else could use the idea!
Posted by - Davit
Post date - 07-25-2008, 02:07 PM
Scott --

I was just over to my local Hobby Shop , and there is a picture of your invention on the bulliten board ! -- good news travels fast -- lol


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Posted by - Smeyer
Post date - 07-25-2008, 04:59 PM
Wow!! I thought everyone would have thought I was not of the right mind building instead of buying a tank :)
Posted by - landlubber7
Post date - 07-25-2008, 06:25 PM
Scott:

Know of at least three other forums that could use your information concerning the Air tank. :banna: :banna: :banna:

MAY I HAVE YOUR PERMISSION TO COPY,PASTE AND POST YOUR INFO TO THEM.?

WITH YOUR NAME ATTACHED!.

Landlubber7

Henry
Posted by - Smeyer
Post date - 07-25-2008, 06:48 PM
Sure thats no problem, just glad someone could use the idea.

Scott
Posted by - landlubber7
Post date - 08-08-2008, 01:43 PM
Hello Scott:

Discovered that NAPPA sells conversion kits.

What was the name/product you purchased from whom as well as its parts number?

Henry