Airbrushing with an air tank

[B_A_R]

I once read an article (source long forgotten) on using a refillable air tank for airbrushing without a compressor. Ever the penurious modeler, I have acquired for free a tank that rests horizontally on the floor. My questions: How can I fill it at a gas station, and how do I connect my Paasche airbrush? What parts do I need, where to purchase said hardware? Much thanks in advance.

Stuart

[ismaelg]

Stuart,

Here is a link to a similar topic we discussed a while ago:

Using an air tank for airbrushing

The parts I show in that post are from Sears. Let us know if this helps or if you still need more information.

Thanks,

[B_A_R]

Ismael--

I should have known better than to post without searching the archive! But that is exactly what I was looking for. Many, many thanks!

Stuart

[Ariel]

I use a CO2 tank 20lbs. tank with regulater is about 105 dollars. I saw this in an airbrush mag the guy painting used it because it had no oil and water problems. It last a long time also. it only cost about 12-15 dollars to fill. it is very silent.

[Jairus]

I use a CO2 tank 20lbs. tank with regulater is about 105 dollars. I saw this in an airbrush mag the guy painting used it because it had no oil and water problems. It last a long time also. it only cost about 12-15 dollars to fill. it is very silent.

.... and could be deadly if used in a closed room....

[Ariel]

.... and could be deadly if used in a closed room....

So is painting with a regular air compresser with laquer paints any paint for that matter

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