best practice for modelling complex textures to multi-curved surface

[jaanos]

Hi guys, looking for some advice on the best way to model a textured finish similar to the attached on a complex curved surface?

Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated as it's doing my head in...

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[Ralph D. Thomas]

If you're at all familiar with the movie and video game 3D pipelines, you know they're similar. They both utilize modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, etc.