Hi Gord, one way you can try for plating is modeling some flat plate objects and then map them onto your surfaces using Transform > Deform > Flow.
http://moi3d.com/3.0/docs/moi_command_reference8.htm#flow



But if your Network surface has any areas where curves squished together it will also squish the plating there as well with this method.

Also there are some other programs like 3D Coat that are focused on applying bumpy details onto an object by painting directly on it, that can be a good way to add detailing like this too.

- Michael