Well, it only took me two years to circle back to this build. I ordered a Hero helmet kit and grappling box kit from Troopermaster during the holidays, which will be here very soon. Until then, work resumes on the other stuff!
Got Joseph’s all-new Hero hand guards, in matte white (which is a closer match to the film ones):
I used plenty of E6000 to get them glued to rubber gloves (stunt gloves for reference):