[MOC] Bulldozer - 60033 alternate model

Eurobricks and Rebrickable were challenged by the Lego group to come up with alternate models for the most recent line of CITY sets, targeted to 7-10 year olds. I was lucky enough to get asked and received the set 60033 Arctic Ice Crawler.

 

It's a very likable set (nostalgia might help a hand here...), but 112 parts isn't a lot to work with, especially if there are parts that only connect to one other part. It definitely was a very interesting and challenging project, and I got the chance to get to know a lot of magnificent builders and human beings. So I'm really very grateful that I could be part of this project.

 

Anyway, on to the model! This bulldozer was build around the idea of re purposing the panel piece. The very nice amount of brackets also made it interesting to create a nice hood. The result is a very playable model, that can drive around, can lift and tilt its bucket (that can support some barrels or if you're lucky an orb of ice) and wiggle its crane.There are some details in the hood area and the cabin.

 

I hope you like it. If you happen to have the set, you can find instructions for this on Rebrickable.

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