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====== Correspondence: Letter from Masami Ōmachi (c.1954) ======

This page presents a historically valuable letter written by  
**Masami Ōmachi (age 22 at the time)** to **Yasuichi Takami**,  
dating to around 1954, shortly after the founding of the **Osaka Solid Model Club**.  
An English-rendered version is provided below for clarity.

===== Historical English Translation =====
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**Letter from Masami Ōmachi to Yasuichi Takami (circa 1954)**  
((Written when Ōmachi was 22. Early-period correspondence between two major postwar solid modelers, during the formative years of the Osaka Solid Model Club.))

**Dear Takami,**

Now that the evenings have begun to cool, I hope you are keeping well.  
Time passes faster than I ever expect.

Some days ago, I received a notice from the newly formed **Osaka Solid Model Club**,  
inviting members to a gathering at the Public Hall.  
Unfortunately, due to a bit of “engine trouble,” I could not “take off,”  
and I regret having missed it. Were you able to attend?

I was expecting some follow-up news afterward, but no letter has arrived yet,  
so I wondered if something had happened—and decided to write.

There is something else I must apologize for.  
The **Constellation model** you kindly gave me was taken—rather forcefully—  
by a visiting relative who insisted on having it.  
I had repainted it and displayed it carefully, so I truly feel sorry about this.  
Please allow me to apologize properly next time we meet.

I recently completed my **Shiden**, and I am now working on the **Safir 9IC**,  
which I intend to submit for the Tokyo exhibition.  
The deadline is approaching quickly. May I ask what project you are currently building?  
If you do not mind sharing, I would be glad to hear.

I also received the latest *Onchikai Bulletin*,  
which is full of technically useful information.

When you have the time, please let me know how you have been.  
And if your schedule permits, I would be delighted if you could visit my home.  
I look forward to seeing you.

With warm regards,  
**Masami Ōmachi**

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