MS metal finish

[Sreiko]

Any idea about the method of metal surface finishing?

[John McKenzie]

Hello Sreiko , I can not say for sure but I have an idea.....If you look at the triangles as they are in vertical rows , you may notice that the pattern of dark . light .dark light* , changes for most vertical rows at around the area where the curved horizontal surface picks up a highlight ......This means , of course , that it is Not a paint job ......This also would indicate that the pattern is an effect of the LIGHT reflection , as it falls upon the surface ....The idea that I propose , for I have never seen it before , occured to me , from memory , rather like the patterns often made on the "rump " of race horses to look impressive at meetings......( I have some experience of this as I have done a "bit" horse race riding over fences in my younger days....Many moons ago ! )...A pattern is formed of , for example , "diamonds" by brushing the hair indifferent directions ,alternately ,.The stable hands take quite a pride in their abilaty to do this..........Back to the aeroplane in question.....I expect you've guessed it by now?............How I would proceed is as follows , (details to be worked out ) ,........Plan out the pattern of the whole job and "mask off" alternate triangles (or as a 1st opperation , work to soft pencil / fibre tip pen line ) and using fine wire wool , work down in the vertical direction * for all triangles ....Next , reverse the process and mask off the ones that have just been done ......Work all the now exposed area , with the wire wool ** in the opposit direction ...Remove tape and wash with thinners etc......[ * directions may be say , opposing diagonals , or what ever . ].....[**...A "scotchbright " or fine abrasive impregnated rubber block would be better alternatives to wire wool ]....This process may be advised against by the aviation authaurities ......It is purly "decorative" only ..........Just as idea to think on ..Regards..John.

[Sreiko]

Thank you