Nice work, and definitely "shelf worthy". I'm a figure painting kind of guy myself. If you're interested in learning more about painting skin and faces (and I noticed this figure doesn't have a face) read Building and Painting Scale Figures by Shepherd Paine. He's my guru and his book is my bible.
I will have a look into that book Ed.. love shep paine for his dio's and I could see no fault with his wisdom of figures. Was very glad this guy didnt have a face. Eyes and such are so pain staking..