I drove out to scan the Peter Pan statue in Sefton Park, only to arrive and find the whole area locked behind gates. Turns out there was a wedding going on inside the Palm House. No access at all.
Rather than heading home, I found security and very politely explained what I was hoping to do. They went and spoke to the wedding hosts… and incredibly, they said yes. Absolute legends 
So there I was, scanning Peter Pan while a wedding was in full swing. The statue stands around 14 foot high, so this one needed the extender pole. I did bring ladders with me, but falling off in front of a full wedding party didn’t feel like the right move 
The scan itself was something special. Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, fairies, and all the magical creatures wrapped around the base. So much fine detail, movement, and character. Truly one of those scans where everything just clicks and the result feels a bit out of this world. the only clean up was putting a base on for printing… the statue took 10 minuets to capture, as i went over it a couple of times to make sure i got everything perfect.
Scanned using the Creality Otter lite ….
History bit for those who love the details…
The Peter Pan statue in Sefton Park dates back to 1928 and is a bronze casting of the original design by Sir George Frampton, one of the most respected sculptors of his time. The statue was gifted to the children of Liverpool by George Audley, a local merchant who wanted to create something magical and lasting for the city.
Frampton’s design shows Peter Pan standing triumphantly above a tree trunk, surrounded at the base by fairies, rabbits, squirrels, and other woodland creatures. Each one is individually sculpted, which is why the base is such a joy to scan up close.
The statue is one of several casts around the world, all inspired by J.M. Barrie’s beloved character, but the Liverpool version has become especially treasured over the decades. It is Grade II listed and sits near the Palm House, making it a favourite spot for generations of families.
It has also survived damage and restoration over the years, a reminder of how much it means to the city. Nearly a century on, it still captures that sense of childhood imagination and adventure… and now, it’s been digitally preserved too.
