I agree with the statement that the horizon line is not horizontal, but perhaps it would be if the sword was lined up correctly with the hilt rather than leaning to the left. Perhaps it got bent somewhere along the line? I also can't rate an unfinished mini better than a 6, but this surely does have a lot going for it. It will deserve an 8 if the unfinished parts are done to the same level.
Wow! I'm not a fan of Eldar or NMM, but that sword blade is a pretty darn good job. I agree that the horizon line should be horizontal, but don't try to fix it or something! Maybe he's standing beside a hill... :)