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A record holder of creating miniature models

Tran Giang Nam is one of a few craftspeople in Vietnam who can make very small models. His copies maintain accurate aspects but are much smaller than the actual size of the original objects.
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  • Tran Giang Nam with a miniature model (Photo: VNA)

  • Copper is a common material for making miniature models (Photo: VNA)

  • The making tools are tweezers, scissors and knives (Photo: VNA)

  • Make a careful sketch before starting to make a miniature model (Photo: VNA)

  • The model maker has to stay focused (Photo: VNA)

  • The maker is careful about every small detail (Photo: VNA)

  • This work requires patience, diligence and precision (Photo: VNA)

  • It takes Giang Nam between one and two years to make a sophisticated model (Photo: VNA)

  • Miniature model of an old vespa (Photo: VNA)

  • A mini motorcycle (Photo: VNA)

  • A lambro model (Photo: VNA)

  • The ants (Photo: VNA)

  • The last miles of a marathon (Photo: VNA)

  • The Black Pearl in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series (Photo: VNA)

  • An airplane (Photo: VNA)

  • A sophisticated airplane miniature model (Photo: VNA)

  • One Pillar Pagoda (Photo: VNA)

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