Is there any way to make the ropes connect properly? I also intend for the crane to (appear to) move vertically instead of horizontally, so how could I make that work with props?
Actually they look like the same prop, only with extra little crane props attached.That's not the prop set you're looking for. I mean, just look at this:
The prop at the top is definitely different. Plus, the platform looks physically unrealistic if it's hanging in mid-air.