I like what you've done here. I put the same head on the older version of that figure from the x-men line with the "leather" jacket. I like it better than the one that came with it. I think the one you have is from the legendary riders series right? They used a cool head sculpt on that one that was reminicent of the late 70's early 80's xmen. It was good, but it didn't fit the body type. The varient head was no better, it was an old wolverine, but it looked horrible, so a change of either head is a step in the right direction.
As for the tape on the arm, I THINK IT WORKS WELL! I tried it as pant cuffs before, but it works much better the way you applied it!
Great first start.

oh one tip of advise..on his chest there are imprints of his "nipples" you should sand them off

I have the same figure..but I didn't like it
to me he seemed to small..
but you made it look WAY better
nice work!!!

Great work! This is your first? You did a very clean paint job, and that tape idea is pretty clever! Looking forward to more from you, and welcome to the Realm!
-Renmauzo