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.



Tran Giang Nam with a miniature model
Copper is a common material for making miniature models
The making tools are tweezers, scissors and knives
Make a careful sketch before starting to make a miniature model
The model maker has to stay focused
The maker is careful about every small detail
This work requires patience, diligence and precision
It takes Giang Nam between one and two years to make a sophisticated model
Miniature model of an old vespa
A mini motorcycle
A lambro model
The ants
The last miles of a marathon
The Black Pearl in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series
An airplane
A sophisticated airplane miniature model 


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