Building Bandai’s Figure-rise Standard ULTRAMAN SUIT JACK -ACTION- – An Ultraman Day 2026 Project
Published: 10 July 2026 – Ultraman Day
To mark Ultraman Day 2026, I spent the past few days working on Bandai’s Figure-rise Standard ULTRAMAN SUIT JACK -ACTION-. Rather than building it straight out of the box, I gave the kit a complete painted finish, weathering, panel lining, and a working LED Unit Dual Type [White_Blue/Red] before final assembly.
This article documents the steps I took to prepare, paint, detail and complete the model, from the initial base coating of the runners through to the final illuminated build.
Preparing the Parts
After unpacking all of the runners, I began by airbrushing a dark base coat onto the solid-coloured moulded parts. This undercoat helped create greater colour depth and served as the foundation for the subsequent paintwork.
With the base coat completed, I proceeded to paint the individual sections according to their intended finish.
The red armour pieces were weathered using Mr. Hobby Mr. Color 108 (Character Red), giving the armour greater depth and subtle tonal variation.
The grey armour components received an airbrushed coat of Mr. Hobby Mr. Color 13 (Neutral Grey), creating a consistent finish across the mechanical sections.
For the metallic components, I airbrushed Mr. Hobby Mr. Color 159 (Super Silver) over the dark base coat, producing a metallic finish that looked richer and more convincing than the original silver plastic.
The kit’s clear blue and clear yellow parts were left unpainted to preserve their original appearance and allow the coloured plastic to complement the finished model.
Panel Lining
After all the painted parts had dried thoroughly, I applied Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color (Black) to the recessed panel lines and mechanical details.
The panel line accent was then left to dry overnight before I carefully removed the excess using cotton buds lightly moistened with Tamiya X-20 Enamel Thinner. This process helped define the armour details while maintaining a clean finish.
Assembly
With the painting and detailing completed, I began assembling the kit.
Like many modern Bandai releases, the entire model is a snap-fit kit. The parts fit together tightly and securely, making assembly straightforward without requiring glue.
Partway through the build, I noticed that the instruction manual included the option to install Bandai’s LED Unit Dual Type [White_Blue/Red].
Wanting to take advantage of the feature, I obtained a pair of LR41 button-cell batteries and prepared the LED unit using a small cross-head screwdriver before installing it into the model during assembly.
Once powered on, the illuminated chest added another level of realism to the completed model. It was a simple enhancement, but one that complemented the mechanical design of ULTRAMAN SUIT JACK remarkably well.
Final Thoughts
The Figure-rise Standard ULTRAMAN SUIT JACK -ACTION- proved to be an enjoyable project from start to finish. Although the kit already features excellent engineering and impressive articulation, the additional painting, weathering, panel lining and LED installation helped transform it into a model with a more realistic mechanical appearance.
As always, it’s satisfying to see all the preparation—from painting individual runners to carefully cleaning up the panel lines—come together during the final assembly. The completed model captures the imposing presence of ULTRAMAN SUIT JACK, while the illuminated chest provides an eye-catching finishing touch.
Completing this project on Ultraman Day 2026 made the build even more meaningful. It was a fitting way to celebrate Ultraman’s enduring legacy while enjoying another rewarding scale modelling project.
Happy Ultraman Day 2026!
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