I began with a physical model that I put together using parts from Home Depot. During 3D Object design class we learned Rhino 5.0 and I replicated Obi-Wan's light-saber. Looking to solidify my new skills I began work on my own light-saber design.
Model in Rhino 5
Details and full rotation.
The only time I stopped to render in-between.
The design is my own, but these parts are from Home Depot.
We documented our progress in class to prove that we actually did work.