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3d printing small air tank

I am working on a small air powered toy and I need a very specially shaped air tank that can be pressurized.

Will a 3d-printed air tank hold up under pressure?  I realize the next question is "how much pressure".
And I assume that if I make the tank thick enough it will hold up.

I guess this is more of a general question about the concept.

Any one have any thoughts?

Thanks, Kevin.
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Only a thought,:but there was a gun that plans for 3D printing were available for. They said it could be used once. I imagine the barrel section of it must have been able to (almost) contain the pressure of the explosion. Hopefully a lot more than you need.
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I found this, he points to potential flaws in the print which could spoil the product. Does not mention which printer he used.
http://chokedflow.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/the-last-year-and-3d-printed-pressure.html