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I have been gifted a beam engine and have bought a compressor to run it with air pressure. What connection to I need to get an airtight connection from the large compressor outlet to step down so I can use 4mm I/d aquarium airline? Sorry I’m a complete newcomer to this world of modelling so please keep any replies in simple basics! Also is there a portable air tank that I can store air pressure in so enabling me to show off my model without the loud compressor being near or having to be carried.

Thanks Roy Thompson

I am not an engineer of any kind just a complete novice but the proud owner of a beam engine that has been gifted and sent to me by my Australian model engineer friend. All I want to know is how can I demonstrate this beautiful model to my friends?

Obviously I realise I need a compressor and so far I’ve tried tyre pressure pumps plus a twin piston engine. I have had it running with the kindness of my neighbour who brought his 11/2 hp machine over and it worked - but of course I only want a small portable pump and his is much too big and heavy.

I have seen a lot 1/6th hp machines on eBay made for airbrushing - these have a storage tank, twin pistons, and are supposed to keep the pressure constant in the tank. I’ve written to one of manufacturers but they said it was only meant for airbrush work? My Australian friend thinks it maybe powerful enough?

So I’m now in a world I know nothing about really and have come to you for hopefully some good advice on a light and portable pump to get my engine running and I can get my bragging rights operating!!

Regards Roy Thompson

royandlol28@gmail.com