Harbor Crane 8053

[Seluryar]

just got done with building the alternate model for Mobile Crane 8053

i really love the latching thingy that attaches to the included cargo.

i may keep this model sitting around for now until i can come up with something to do with pieces from this set as this is the only lego set i currently own

[DLuders]

A lot of folks never get around to building the 8053 alternates. It looks like it can lift a lot of weight. Thanks for sharing!

[Plastic Nurak]

If I buy #8053 it's only for alternate model.

Edited September 21, 2010 by Plastic Nurak

[Seluryar]

here is video of the building process:

Edited February 19, 2012 by Seluryar

[dolittle]

My son really loves this model, as opposed to the A-model, this model offers a crane, a "real" one, which can lift stuff, the A-model is more of a car, and is very difficult to lift things with as it constantly moves.

I replaced the wheels of this model with flat platforms, so that it won't move around while playing.

[Plastic Nurak]

Now I've see the vid I can say: it's so beautiful .

Thank you very much, Seluryar!

[kostasm13]

The B-model is so cool!

I have the 8421 Mobile Crane, so I wasn't planning to buy a similar set.

But the Harbor Crane is so different and unique.

[Jetro]

The video stops just when it gets really interesting: I'd love to see the functions it has and how they work.

Never mind, I'll have to build it myself

[Jetro]

A lot of folks never get around to building the 8053 alternates. It looks like it can lift a lot of weight. Thanks for sharing!

Finished mine today and I was ... well, disappointed is a big word, but it certainly can't take a lot of weight. The rack with the four tyres already puts a lot of stress on the turntable. The model really needs a counterweight!

[lcs]

This looks to be a pretty interesting B model, I will have to try it out. Thanks!

[Seluryar]

Above video reuploaded to new account