even if I had to refill the tank every 2 weeks ,, the one minute to fill and couple minutes to tote the tank back and forth has never been a problem.

here is a breakdown of the costs.. I grabbed these figures today,,from the internet  and picked average  bargain type prices I found.  (afterall we modelers are shrewd bargain hunters by nature...lol)

8 gallon compressor--$100 Harbor freight( a smaller/cheaper compressor would do just as well)

9 gallon tank-$30  anywhere( mine was $10 from a yard sale)

regulator--10.. I found a digital  readout version online for $15..sweet!

check valve -7.00(not necessary  but nice option)

air kit--8.00(chucks,fittings,blowgun coily hose.. typical bargain kit)

teflon tape,,$1.00

gas ---$4.00 (for the inevitable trip to get tape or a last minute fitting)

total investment for absolute silent kick butt  AB system --$160..including teflon tape and gas  ect..even at $200 this is a great reliable silent system

even if a person did not have a spot for the loud main compressor.. it only takes a minute..no more than 2... to fill the tank...thats all the noise generated every few weeks.

so .. for those who are saving the hundreds of dollars to get a name brand must have compressor and need silence and have a strict budget....take this option into consideration.

I would not trade my setup for any AB compressor out there...  it's a trouble free and absolutly silent way to paint models.

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