Seriously, this post idea started about 2 weeks ago after reading a thread on Orbiter Forum. It was started by Bloodworth, and discussed food franchises on the Moon - specifically, "on our lunar bases." I was flattered to see, "Niven's Nachos", on the list. Not quite so with his entry for "Jules Verne Vegan Cafe". For you, Dear Reader (if any), not in the "know", Lunar Base Niven resides in the lunar far side crater of Jules Verne.
What really intrigued me was Pipcard's entry. After viewing the commercial for Domino's Pizza, Japan, and doing a little background research, I thought I'd add to this Internet meme (however old and/or short lived it may be). I think that it is a mere publicity stunt in reaction to Pizza Hut's first delivery to the International Space Station. Estimates for this project are $21 billion...their pizza just isn't that good!
I was struck by the similarities between the artist's conception and my own add-on (yes, another opportunity for shameless self-promotion). Dome shaped with solar panels in the background. Turn about is fair play...
So, the following is my first public exhibition of my mesh/texture creation with Wings 3D:
Finally, after adding this mesh into Niven.cfg:
(Click on images to enlarge)
THIS ISN'T an update to my add-on, BTW. Above view is looking roughly south from the base.
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