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“Hello Shawn , Trust you are well . As informed earlier that Mess Kit Project development work is now on the finishing side and various simultaneous fronts are open for various parts of the project . Attached is a picture of various parts required for assembly of Pan Lid n Cup which seem perfect and ready…
Last week I received the following email from Isht Enterprises: “Things seem to be falling in place . Our target was to finish sampling by 15th August – but a big weekend ( 15th being India’s independence day and Sunday next day ) impeded the progress a bit as some vendors took leave and their…
Dear Friends, When we launched the revival of the Preston Mess Kit, I intentionally priced it at a Founder Level to reward those who believed in this project from the very beginning. That founder pricing window is coming to a close. Beginning Sunday, March 1st, the Preston Mess Kit will move to its standard production…
I spoke to Isht Enterprises and after much detailed back and forth to make sure we had all the drawings for quotes and clear expectations with a 50% deposit sent……………… They should arrive by the end of May 2026! I’m so excited and I hope you are too! In case you have not secured yours…
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