A blast from the past: the model’s at Toma miniatures recreate the streets of Hong Kong from bygone eras.
HONG KONG: In a packed metropolis where old buildings are frequently replaced by gleaming skyscrapers, two Hong Kong model makers are trying to preserve the city’s architectural past — in painstakingly detailed miniature form.
Stepping into Tony Lai and Maggie Chan’s studio is like walking into a time machine, if that time machine also shrunk everything around except yourself.
In one corner, an entire fairground is laid out, complete with moving rides and a revolving ferris wheel.
On the other side, a tiny reenactment of the city’s fire dragon festival is underway.
Elsewhere is a meticulously recreated revolving restaurant and an entire housing block, complete with window laundry and…
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