81A Oldoak Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 We think it would be useful for friends and customers to know when we expect to announce new Minerva models. We are delighted to say that 3 new models will be announced in the next 5 months. We are not going to tell you yet what they are, but look out for the following dates. 28th January Bristol 0 Gauge show 3rd March Gauge 0 Guild Kettering 2nd June Gauge 0 Guild Doncaster Come along to our stand and be first with the latest!! Chris B and Chris K 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 3 models. I can feel my credit card going into palpitations. Edited January 24, 2018 by Night Train 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter220950 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Damn, I was going to Bristol, now I'm not sure I can afford it. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Star Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 So that is a wagon at one show... a coach at another show... and a loco at the third show. You could at least suggest which one where! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 A blond, a brunette and a red head ... question is, which order Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall5 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 A blond, a brunette and a red head ... ......sounds like the start of a joke! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dch05 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Well, it's 28 January here in New Zealand already - how about a peek at what Bristolians are about to find out ? The imagination's running wild...... dch05+ Edited January 28, 2018 by dch05 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan45 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Well, it's 28 January here in New Zealand already - how about a peek at what Bristolians are about to find out ? The imagination's running wild...... dch05+ From the Minerva website this morning it appears to be a GWR Gunpowder Van in GWR & BR liveries for estimated delivery in March 2018 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 From the Minerva website this morning it appears to be a GWR Gunpowder Van in GWR & BR liveries for estimated delivery in March 2018 Correct. I'll post more info here shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2018 From the Minerva website this morning it appears to be a GWR Gunpowder Van in GWR & BR liveries for estimated delivery in March 2018 Saw some samples at the Bristol 'O' Gauge show today, very nice indeed they were too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Hello I've been waiting for the Kettering "New model" release description but due to snow it has been delayed. Any clue what it is to be? I'm planning some spends and want to know if I've got to put all my eggs in one Ixion/Minerva basket or can I spread it about a bit, like. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Hello I've been waiting for the Kettering "New model" release description but due to snow it has been delayed. Any clue what it is to be? Probably a snowplow. Sorry. Coat, hat, etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernowtim Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Delayed due to snow on the line :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 We will make an announcement shortly. Don't worry, the announcement may be a little late, but the model won't be; not our style. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Any news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) ........*&^%$£.....another week has gone buy since the proposed new Minerva Models announcement at Kettering and since then I've read that you are waiting for some paperwork before making the announcement? Go on give us a clue, please. I'm trying to put together my Spring shopping list and I don't want to lose out on a quality model for my stock. For instance is it a Loco, wagon or passenger item, that at least would give a clue to expected costing. Also I'm sure its availability was to be imminent but I could have just wished that. Looking forward to hearing something soon. Best Edited March 12, 2018 by Barnaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmodelmonkey Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) .......Go on give us a clue, please. I'm trying to put together my Spring shopping list and I don't want to lose out on a quality model for my stock. For instance is it a Loco, wagon or passenger item, that at least would give a glue to expected costing. Also I'm sure its availability was to be imminent but I could have just wished that. Looking forward to hearing something soon. Letting the cat out of the bag even at this late stage may not make make business sense otherwise it would be in the public domain if this was not the case. Unfortunately 'fishing' for infomation is also a tactic used by competition to gain a competitive edge, so unfortunately we have to wait a little longer. It's nice that this small company is committed to producing products in a very reasonable time unlike another company I won't mention. Edited March 12, 2018 by Greenmodelmonkey 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hello greenmodelmonkey while I can understand your comments can I point out that the cat was supposed to be out of the bag at Kettering.and only snow stopped that happening. I suppose if I read your comment about business sense then the delay now would also have happened then as that is the only way the parts fit ie there is an unforeseen delay to the build timetable. They are a great company and all the products I have of theirs are wonderful which is why I wanted to know what was up and coming as I was working to the Kettering timetable. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmodelmonkey Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hello greenmodelmonkey while I can understand your comments can I point out that the cat was supposed to be out of the bag at Kettering.and only snow stopped that happening. I suppose if I read your comment about business sense then the delay now would also have happened then as that is the only way the parts fit ie there is an unforeseen delay to the build timetable. They are a great company and all the products I have of theirs are wonderful which is why I wanted to know what was up and coming as I was working to the Kettering timetable. Best Barnaby, totally understand where you are coming from and I am also very eager myself. For info I was also working to another suppliers timetable in the past and they kept missing the deadline by years! ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Barnaby, totally understand where you are coming from and I am also very eager myself. For info I was also working to another suppliers timetable in the past and they kept missing the deadline by years! ;-) We are tweaking some drawings so please be patient a little longer. Regards, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 Thanks for the update Chris - happy to wait a while longer for what will no doubt be another cracking product :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmodelmonkey Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 We are tweaking some drawings so please be patient a little longer. Regards, Chris I think your positive communication and interaction with the customer has to be applauded. Chris it's such a breath of fresh air! Many thanks, GMM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubes Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Can you at least tell us how many wheels? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Can you at least tell us how many wheels? It'll depend how many of the item you buy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Can you at least tell us how many wheels? Well it'll be 4 at the very least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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