"Darth Nihl's Saber is Complete!"

[Darth Midian]

Hey everyone, I finally finished my rendition of Darth Nihl's saber.  I was going for a bio-organic/mechanical feel with this piece.  I also installed the activation switch off center; in my mind a narly looking hilt like this would not have a centered anything. The total length of this beast is 61.5" (5'-1.5").  The blade is 27.5" and the hilt is about 34".  This saber features: All custom PVC hilt,
1"thick walled trans white blade,
Lux III red orange led with resistor,
5 degree lens,
Obi Wan econo board,
orange ring illuminated switch,
a single 14500, 3.7V Li-ion
TCSS premium speaker,
and recharge port.
This thing is as tall as my 10 year old daughter.








Top emitter area:


Top middle:


Pommel:


Recharge port:


The flip side:






And for a little video action:
http://s866.photobucket.com/albums/ab227/DMidian/Lightsabers/?action=view&current=DSCN1840.mp4

[ANAKIN SKYWALKER]

That is awesome.  I can't imagine wielding it, but it looks so cool, how could you not want to try?  ;D

[Darth Midian]

That is awesome.  I can't imagine wielding it, but it looks so cool, how could you not want to try?  ;D

Thank you Alex.  I'm still at loss on how to handle this thing.  I think it should be handled like a staff.  ;D

[Iggy]

Interesting take on the Nihl saber. Congratulations on finishing it!!! It looks awesome.

[DarthCaedus]

amazing work, as always! congrats on finally finishing it, clearly the hard work paid off!  ;D

[jetsaber]

 8) I like the design too  :)

[White.haired.one90]

Really cool Nihl saber design. You did a really great job on the ring, other renditions I've seen of this saber kind of botch that part in particular but this really is spectacular, great job!

[Darth Midian]

Thanks a lot everybody, I really appreciate the feedback.  I had a lot of fun building this one. 

[Scorpion]

That is awesome.  I can't imagine wielding it, but it looks so cool, how could you not want to try?  ;D

Thank you Alex.  I'm still at loss on how to handle this thing.  I think it should be handled like a staff.  ;D

i wouldnt "hold" it id wear it like a bracelet and spin it round my wrist
now thats "originality" for you right there   :D

[Corran Horn]

@Scorpion:

I was thinking around my ankle, maybe twirl it like one of those old "Skip-it" things.

Fun for all ages my friend.

*Edit:

@Darth Midian:

By the way, I love that first pic with your daughter holding it, the lighting makes it look like the saber is burning a hole through the floor.  Cool effect.

[Darth Midian]

That is awesome.  I can't imagine wielding it, but it looks so cool, how could you not want to try?  ;D

Thank you Alex.  I'm still at loss on how to handle this thing.  I think it should be handled like a staff.  ;D

i wouldnt "hold" it id wear it like a bracelet and spin it round my wrist
now thats "originality" for you right there   :D

That's funny Dude, my son said the same thing.  Thanks Keil, I didn't notice that until after I took the picture.