This was a Massive scan
Mad Hatter Tea Party statue in Warrington.. scanned using the Creality Otter with the Scan Bridge.
This one was done in pretty rough conditions. It had been raining and the stone statue was absolutely soaking wet and shiny. I genuinely thought the moisture and reflections were going to cause tracking issues or noisy data.
To my amazement.. the Otter handled it with practically no problems at all. Tracking stayed solid and the surface detail came through really clean.
The only cleanup needed afterward was adding the floor and base.. nothing else. No heavy fixing, no patching, no fighting the mesh.
Just shows that even in wet, less-than-ideal conditions, taking your time and trusting the process can still deliver a solid scan.
Little bit of history:
The Mad Hatter Tea Party statue in Warrington is a playful and much loved public artwork inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. The scene captures the chaos and imagination of the famous tea party, with the Mad Hatter at the centre, alongside Alice, the March Hare and the Dormouse.. a moment from literature that has fascinated generations.
The sculpture is closely tied to the North West, as Lewis Carroll had strong connections to Cheshire, which is often cited as part of the inspiration behind Wonderland itself. Even the phrase “mad as a hatter” has real historical roots, coming from 19th-century hat makers who were exposed to mercury during felt production, often leading to unusual behaviour.. a detail that fits the character perfectly.
The statue was officially unveiled on 30 May 1984 by Prince Charles and Princess Diana, who were at the time the Prince and Princess of Wales. Prince Charles has since gone on to become King Charles III, which gives the statue an added layer of historical significance today.
Located in Golden Square, the sculpture was part of a public art project supported by Warrington Borough Council, aimed at bringing literature, imagination and family-friendly art into the heart of the town.
What makes this one especially meaningful for me is that I was actually there as a child when it was opened by them. Seeing it again years later and now being able to digitally preserve it through 3D scanning feels like a full circle moment.
Over the years it has become a recognisable landmark and a favourite spot for visitors and families, inviting people to pause, look closer, and reconnect with a story many grew up with.. exactly the kind of piece worth preserving for the future.
