Floods, Crashes, and Models Unscathed: Bruce McRae's Epic Journey

A journey that could only be described as a country song come to
life. Professional modeler Bruce McRae returns to share his
unbelievable cross-country expedition to four  scale
modeling competitions – a trip marked by disasters that would
have sent most people packing for home.

What began as an ambitious nine-week journey across America
turned catastrophic when Bruce and his wife woke to find their
campsite in Louisiana rapidly flooding in the early morning
darkness. With water rising to waist level, they evacuated with
their two golden retrievers, only to discover their vehicle
disabled and their trailer ruined. Most would have called it
quits, but Bruce's models had miraculously survived dry in their
elevated containers, and the competitions beckoned.

Renting a replacement vehicle at considerable expense, Bruce
continued to Florida's Armorgeddon show, showcasing both armor
and figure modeling. He highlights the benefits of open judging
systems that provide detailed feedback to every entrant, allowing
modelers to understand their strengths and weaknesses – a stark
contrast to traditional competitions where non-winners leave with
no insight on how to improve.

The most remarkable aspect of Bruce's tale isn't just his
perseverance after a second disaster – when a van ran a red light
in Albuquerque and destroyed their rental vehicle – but his
unwavering passion for the hobby community. His reflections on
different show formats provide valuable insights for competition
entrants.

Bruce's extraordinary determination reunited him with friends at
each show and allowed him to share his exceptional modeling work
despite overwhelming obstacles. His story reminds us that
sometimes the greatest modeling adventures happen far from the
workbench, and that the true spirit of this hobby lies in the
connections we forge and the challenges we overcome together.
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