Hi Derek; Welcome to Permies!
I switched / added your post to the
rocket stove forum, you may get more answers on cooking with a rocket stove there.
Check out the post that Dave recommended.
Consider finding a copy of the"
rocket mass heater builders guide " all the dimensions and tips all in one place
I am not sure what your plan is for the propane tank. For a rocket stove (cooking) you won't need one. For a
rocket mass heater you could use one, although a 55 gal barrel with a removable lid is easier and much preferable.
Do some reading here and if you can, get a copy of the builders guide. Then tell us what your build plans are. Remember we like photo's.