A79 Finally some finish surfaces! Arete Supercar Project

We are getting close to completing the structural buildup of the monocoque tub and a few surfaces are getting their final and finish lamination. In this video, after a short hiatus from fiberglass lamination videos, we are back with a catch up, to show you several different aspects of how we build the tub of the Arete supercar.

[@LuvMyGT500]

I love watching this build and always look forward to seeing the latest progress. As far as interior, I think you should finish it to look like it a factory production car with carpet, carbon fiber accents, leather wrapped seats, steering wheel and dash pad, etc. Whatever you decide, I’m super excited to go on that maiden voyage with you (virtually of course).

[@BuilderCreator]

Yes, a mix of finishes are in line . . that is a mix, not a mash!

[@jabrown7011]

Does anyone else feel like he's the Bob Ross of KZbin car building? 🎨 🚗

[@Cahoot007]

It deserves a thin exotic orange leather stretched over a thin layer of foam over the tunnel and sills flanged onto the floor with a simple overlocked carpet dropped in either side. Thankyou for your content.

[@bryanford1139]

Just finished binge-watching this whole series. Bro, YOU'RE AN ANIMAL!! Can't wait till Thursday!!

[@BuilderCreator]

Thanks! Your the type of viewer that triggers the algorithm to say there is something worth watching over here. I am sorry to say though, that I have dropped posting on any particular day. Forcing myself to get something out every Thursday was causing me to put out some crappy content. Just posting as I go and something interesting gets completed. Again, Thanks for watching!

[@SidewaysGts]

Upholstery, for sure. Would look utterly amazing in this thing.

[@eddjordan2399]

agreed

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

“I’ll be driving and she’ll be hanging on for dear life” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Excellent episode again, good to see more progress 👍

[@TheRedstonelabz1]

I love you channel and i do find your other video's intersting but only the video's on the supercar i find really exciting and are why i follow the channel. Keep up the good work i want to see this thing drive.

[@BuilderCreator]

Exciting, or just interesting, I'll keep them coming!

[@noelcasley4512]

For myself and I can only speak for myself. Your videos are absolutely beautiful brilliant what you can do how you explain I find to be unbelievable and very very informative. I appreciate you your videos and I can only say thank you so much. I'm a plant fitter by trade I also use to do fiberglass panel beating but my health has let me down but one day I hope and pray that I can make something like this in my future. Hopefully... Your knowledge how you explain has given me hope direction. Distraction and thee dream of one day to do something similar. . You have given me a goal in life now SO thank you for everything ❤️ 🙏

[@BuilderCreator]

Way more praise than I deserve, but I'm glad your enjoying the videos and feel inspired . . we have achieved some success. I hope you find a project to continue your enthusiasm.

[@_.unknown._.brain._]

I remember coming across the first video in this series and thinking "there's no way he's going to build a car from that small mold" glad to see I was proven wrong. Progress on this has been amazing. Can't wait to see the finished product 💯👌

[@BuilderCreator]

I remember making the first video and thinking, "there is no way this will take me three years!" I was proven wrong. However, the finished product is coming! Thanks for following the build.

[@fooquestionmark]

I recommendation is diamond stitch leather on every surface. On the steering wheel, the shift knob, the radio, the seats, the floor... everything...

[@n9308x]

Beyond incredible!! It took me 10 years to build a KIT airplane. To do what you’re doing is beyond incredible!!

[@BuilderCreator]

Incredible? maybe, but will it fly?

[@BUILTOFFICIAL]

I am so excited about this car

[@BuilderCreator]

Thanks! It means a lot when a bona fide petrolhead gets excited about your project. Ha! Great color for the MG by the way!

[@michaelcagle5938]

Don't worry about negative comments sir. They aren't building their own supecar...from scratch!

[@batguanogarage6456]

"I'll be driving and she'll be holding on for dear life anyway." Hilarious and accurate

[@andresgarcia7757]

I would do upholstery if you are planning on taking your wife for rides. It’s crazy how hand crafted this car is, but I bet what it is done it would look like it came from a factory. Thank your for posting these videos!

[@DSTEngines]

Great work. I love watching your videos :)

[@BuilderCreator]

Thanks, I love having you watch them!

[@andrewmullen4003]

Car is looking great. Paint or upholstery, paint for lightness, a nice quilted cloth upholstery for sound proofing and aesthetics, depends what you want, it's your car!! loving the build, show as much or as little as you want.

[@GotMilkRS13]

I was sad for long time without an update. You putting on cloth calms me like watching Bob Ross paint 😁 Great progress so far. I’d upholster it, so it cancels some of the road noise

[@BuilderCreator]

Happy little fiberglass accidents!

[@dancastillo27]

Upholstery for sure! P.S. I really and truly admire what you are doing here. You are an inspiration - I've just discovered your channel and plan a=on watching all your videos. Thank you for documenting your processes!

[@BuilderCreator]

Well thanks, I hope you enjoy the project(s). As you watch the back library, I'll make more. Ha!

[@ukandrew]

Paint if your going to use as a track car and race it. Upholster for general use with the occasional track day. As you know, upholstering allows for the addition of sound deadening and insulating materials. Hearing your fine note of the engine noise will not be a problem as you can make allowances for this but road noise can be very tiring on any length of journey. upholstery with added insulating materials will also aid in maintaining a comfortable climate in the cockpit. You can still add painted or say carbon fibre treatments to selected areas of trim for aesthetic reasons. Nevertheless, I have no doubt whichever route you decide on, the result will be fabulous. Good luck and thanks for taking the time to share your journey.

[@macaboo312]

My vote for the interior is upholstery! But that’s just my two cents. This is looking so good! Keep going!

[@emilholmsten8600]

Yeah do as much as you can to make the interior nice! Will be amazing to see

[@rivenmotors7981]

More great and interesting work Jay, I really value the depth and detail of your videos. You have become a strong practical reference source for laminates. Thanks!

[@Klw_n]

i would love to hear it run take your time its worth it

[@samlindberg6931]

Your videos inspire me so much! It is incredible to see the time you spend in making every part of your car perfect. I have no doubt the Arete supercar will be worth millions someday!

[@johannmitterer8124]

very nice and clean construction!! Greetings from Germany

[@carlubetv]

Great to see another vid mate, Great progress

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Brilliant and fascinating! Absolutely love this build

[@1ls376]

Great content. I always look forward to a new video.

[@aaronspink2369]

I'm really enjoying watching this thing progress and love hearing you explain the choices you are making! Great work on all fronts!! Here's a random unsolicited suggestion on the video side of things, it might be nice to have a little bit more at the end of the video moving the camera around and showing the finished project, just so viewers like me can get a bit more vicarious satisfaction from all your hard work :D

[@BuilderCreator]

Deliberate and slower pans coming up!

[@Atherax]

looks amazing, keen for the next video, its always a treat when i come on and see a video out on either of your builds :)

[@BuilderCreator]

A treat like when someone breaks out the Ice cream! ;)

[@EmanuelWecker]

cant wait to see the Arete alive and running! i remember some person saying that is imposible to one man to build a car! XD I Should send him this videos.

[@BuilderCreator]

Maybe you didn't hear the "in a short amount of time!" part of the comment. Ha! Thanks for following the build.

[@robertwatson8033]

Alcantara and Tartan, most beautiful interior I've seen in a Lotus Espirit. Might also look amazing in the Arete

[@michaelmarston237]

Beautiful work

[@abdelhadiboussouf6840]

Une très bonne idée! C'est vraiment un travail de maître. Bonne continuation!

[@BuilderCreator]

Heureux que vous ayez apprécié. Merci d'avoir regardé.

[@sidewinderEV]

Keep up the great work. You inspired me to go with a composite chassis in 2020. The car is finished and it drives amazing at only 650kg!

[@BuilderCreator]

Sidewinder looks great. The central seating works - even if you drive on the wrong side of the road. Ha!

[@sidewinderEV]

@@BuilderCreator Yes and the open roof and no side doors makes the composite chassis very simple. It's like a free standing bathtub and the suspension arms bolt to each corner.

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@Swiftwinter]

This is going to be THE most meticulously detailed, beautiful build on YT, ever.

[@JoelKSLC]

Great episode Jay, always enjoy your videos and narration.

[@BuilderCreator]

Thanks, Great to have "regulars" watching the channel- Thanks.

[@scottc78]

I think some traditional carpet and carbon fiber, or brushed aluminum trim would be amazing. Plus provide a little extra sound deadening and ease of clean up.

[@NwoRun]

Looking good!

[@MorphineTR]

you really are a legendary man! keep up the good work

[@BuilderCreator]

Well, at least now a legend in two peoples minds! Ha! Thanks for following the channel!

[@AncientAudiophile]

Looking good! Maybe you could measure the weight of the bare chassis/body?

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Been wondering about you for the past week or so, very pleased to see a video upload. Hope you and yours are well. ETA: also embarrassed to see I missed last week's video, but pleased to have a Leviathan update to catch up on regardless. Ah!!

[@BuilderCreator]

I'll try not to leave you hanging for so long next time. ;)

[@guillo88]

i think in order to deside between upholstery and paint, you should make one or 2 basic interior prototipes to see what you like! great work, hope to see the Arete supercar more often.

[@youssefyoussef9128]

You'r the best

[@erictaunton2183]

Love your videos very interesting fantastic 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BuilderCreator]

7 thumbs up! True praise indeed. Thanks.

[@TT.357]

I never really saw this thing as a dedicated race car, I have always seen it as more of a supercar, so I believe upholstery would be much more fitting for the whole aesthetic of the car.

[@OneManOperation]

Top job mate. Im building a machine from scrach as well and know the time and work it takes and allso the joy it gives if you get something done. 👌

[@BuilderCreator]

Yes, always joy in the build, but super glad to be done with some aspect and ready to move on. Watched a few of your videos and was wondering if you found gears to adapt to the larger tire size or are you just adjusting RPMs to turn them?

[@OneManOperation]

@@BuilderCreator I reduced gearing with chain and sprockets between the engine and gearbox. 🙂

[@mycool8980]

This is a cool project. Gonna be interesting to see the panels come together like doors hoods ext. Upholstery for the interior would cut down on road noise n ya wouldn't have to worry about scratches. Kinda surprised a build.like this isn't EV there's just so much more flexibility there.

[@cherokeejeep5382]

How awesome

[@MrSircrowley]

I'd go with a leather centre tunnel. Have a look at some TVR interiors. They have wide centre tunnels and look great

[@wikuscombrinck512]

a layer of carbon cloth with blue resin could be a beautiful finish for the interior and then you can have small carpets in the footwells

[@diegovianavillegas3297]

For the interior I would go with carpet for the floor. Alcantara for dash and transmission tunnel and roof and seats with a mix of leather and alcantara with a diamond pattern stich. All buttons in stainless steel finish. Some accents in carbon fiber here and there.

[@BuilderCreator]

Orange leather with blue stitching and carbon fiber trim is in the plan.

[@pontuswendt2486]

AMAZINGNES!!!

[@brianweekes1]

Very skilled work there, can tell as you keep clean (no need for overalls!). I’d end up with ruined clothes and my skin splitting next to my thumb nail (catalyst getting in there), lol

[@1fastcat582]

I'm getting anxious to see the doors on .

[@BuilderCreator]

I've gotten a few things done recently that will allow me to focus on getting doors fitted- Stay tuned.

[@beatfinkbeiner4215]

Upholstery With stitched leather👍🏼🌈

[@chihung32]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ainchamama]

Upholstery for sure. Maybe some buckskin or diamond pattern.

[@mikep60]

I for one like the laminating videos.

[@BuilderCreator]

Great! As Arete slows down the Leviathan project will be in full action; full action with full role laminations!

[@ElectricSuperCar]

Great progress! I vote upholstery

[@BuilderCreator]

Upholstery it is, especially on the headliner . . . Dang, some people don't have to deal with such problems!

[@timlarcombe9096]

Impressive, fabric interior would be my choice.

[@benjamindavidson632]

Paint the tunnel bright yellow so people can see it hahaha. My real opinion is Alcantara dash, tunnel, bulkhead, pillars, roof, hounds tooth stiched padded leather floor and possibly used on the doors.

[@cdeprima1209]

Lamination videos are good! I want to see roll cage structure to support front and back subframes!

[@BuilderCreator]

Thanks for all the comments. It looks like you are on a bing watch. . . Great for the algorithm!

[@VF1Skullangel]

If you go paint I would suggest a texture maybe like Bedliner but not as rough? Carpet is always a good option. I personally plan on not using carpet for my supercar design because I want it to be like as close to a Jet fighter, Mech and Rocketship as possible. it will be raw and brutal.

[@TychoBrahe21]

Who cares what we want. You do you, post what you like. Ignore us, some of us will like your content, some of us won't. Such is the way in many areas of life. Thanks for sharing what you chose to, the builds, both them, are coming along great!

[@BuilderCreator]

If I don't ask for specific comments, all I get is people telling me how wonderful I am and frankly people with big egos are jerks! I'd rather here your opinion about interior finishes than become a jerk. Ha! Thanks for following the build.

[@TychoBrahe21]

@@BuilderCreator My apologies for the ambiguity, I was referencing your comment at the 00:17 mark about lamination videos. As for interior stuff, yeah you asked for it, so IN COMING!! lol.

[@leicestergux]

Love watching these videos mate when should we expect the latest one?

[@JRS2248]

I love these videos of yours. Next lets do an airplane. No joke, thats my next project.

[@BuilderCreator]

For sure! Can you say hybrid electric gyrocopter (converta-plane)?

[@ardie72]

Finally!,,,another lamination video...i say keep it up- dont listen to the haters- - i struggle to fall asleep sometimes and your videos help alot.

[@BuilderCreator]

Not sure if that is a compliment? Are you saying my videos are real snoozers? Ha!

[@ardie72]

@@BuilderCreator no you said that at the start, i said keep it up...in fact make them longer - laminations are therapeutic to watch... i have a stressful job and its relaxing.

[@albegt98]

maestro 👍

[@kristoferjonsson3362]

As you seem to think of everything I'm sure you've got a plan for places to put a jack under the car. Is the fiberglass strong enough for such a point load?

[@BuilderCreator]

I will have reinforced points on the tub, but lifting anywhere on the sub-frames would be safe as well. Loads on the sub-frames shouldn't ever be any worse than potholes at speed. Ha!

[@Stoneface_Garage]

Your fiberglass work is so neat, (makes mine look really bad), it would be a shame to cover it all up! How about carpet mats for the floor, and just paint the tunnel, and add done some side knee pads and a nice console elbow pad.

[@luke-guitarist]

Quilted leather upholstery for the interior, like in a BMW 750Li

[@Metaldetectiontubeworldwide]

Whoaat ...you had to edit/ film it also yourselfs ?!!! Whillest building a supercar from nothing , you are incredible ☆☆☆☆☆ But i wanted to comment it under the last video...that you where very tired ...i guess you never have a 6h night ...lol Sanity and family are first . Althought as my main is metaldetecting and if i like score two or three (sometimes more) gold items a week. I get so GOLDRUSHED , every thing has to wait...and my health sufferd of that to.. Just saying stay well ! Great video's Grtzz from the Netherlands Johny geerts

[@victorfalconiell1538]

🔥🔥

[@DavidGuyton]

Hahaha Cardboard Aided Design. I love it. So how long until the first coat of primer? And will you be painting it there?

[@BuilderCreator]

I've painted a half dozen cars or so, but debate weather to turn this over to a more experienced pro . . . we shall see.

[@jetink600]

I think a paint and upholstery combo would look good. Would be even better with some accent pieces made with your forged carbon process to resemble your intake. Also do you have an approximate weight target? And which direction will the doors open?

[@BuilderCreator]

I originally had a target of 2000lbs (900Kg) but have recently started ignoring weight savings in lieu of "getting it done" strategies. Butterfly doors.

[@nickknight8065]

Interior: combine different textures with glossy painted surfaces, alcantera, carbon fiber, leather seats with piping or contrast stitching that matches your exterior color and maybe a touch of brushed aluminum 🔥

[@BuilderCreator]

For sure! I know there will be some carbon fiber and Orange leather with blue stitching to match the exterior and likely some exterior blue on the interior.

[@AudioFlat]

I have to say, that cabin looks extremely cramped!

[@fax182]

What about the strength calculation? Is the fiber strong enough to resist all the forces made by the motor the brakes and so on without a subframe made of steel?

[@MichelleSleeper]

This video series has been such an inspiration! Maybe you've answered this before, but what is the brand of epoxy you use for your fiberglass layups? Are there any you recommend?

[@BuilderCreator]

I buy most of my supplies from USComposites.com. (their own branded epoxy) Tell them Jay of BuilderCreator sent you.

[@MichelleSleeper]

@@BuilderCreator Awesome thank you! Do you have any experience with Smooth-On epoxies in this kind of application?

[@divyanshsrivastava7312]

Hello sir, the new layers look super refined, so will you be adding Sound Deadening in the future?

[@BuilderCreator]

For sure on the rear bulkhead/firewall.

[@leicestergux]

I'd like to know more about making foam moulds mate and what happens when you cut away a little too much foam on a detailed are and what sort of foam do you buy? Any help greatfully recieved mate. Lots of friends watching you over here in England 😎😎🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️

[@BuilderCreator]

I will have a video coming out that covers a lot of detail about working with foam . . stay tuned . .or better, subscribe and turn on notifications!

[@ScaniaFung]

can you make a list that how much layer need on each structure parts?

[@edwardarmstead2306]

Do you have a respirator?

[@samlindberg6931]

Upholstery!

[@TychoBrahe21]

Given the choice, I'd go with upholstery, looks nicer and would help with a little bit of noise dampening. Just my opinion though.

[@BuilderCreator]

I have leather in hand!

[@kimosabbe50]

CAD: "Cardboard Aided Design" 😂

[@derpate7616]

Will at some point build one with a more expansive power plant and body? I can imagine if you did you may catch the eye of a few exotic car collectors. I know of one family that just bought a race track that have an insane car collection alone, but there are others as well. Check out "the triple f collection" "the stradman" and "dde" they all have some great and fast cars.

[@derpate7616]

I meant a carbon fiber body rather than fiber glass

[@BuilderCreator]

If you fund the project we can split the profits?

[@march11stoneytony]

Is the pedal area cramped for space at all?

[@BuilderCreator]

A whole video dedicated to the foot space answer here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXqmZqaeoqaNmrM

[@divyanshsrivastava7312]

btw sir, my team is trying to produce a fully autonomous ground vehicle, and to make it's body we are going forward with a 450gsm fiber glass mat, I wanted to know for around half roll of fibre (around 18kg) how much resin would we need? is it one to one ratio?

[@BuilderCreator]

1.75 times the fabric weight. Slightly less for a plain weave cloth slightly more for Mat. I know its harder for you to get materials, but is there any way for you to switch to a cloth rather than the mat? Better strength to weight.

[@lauriedooker1031]

The builder gets choice . Can I ask for a Guesstimation for the finished weight ? I’m trying to build a Light weight steel car so I’m interested in this car.

[@BuilderCreator]

My original goal was to keep it under 2200Lbs (1000Kg), but recently I have thrown weight control out the window for the sake of getting it done.

[@CrazyCat229]

FUNCTION OVER FORM on the tunnel! CUZ RACECAR! At least that's why I tell myself when I put parts on my autocross cars. Who needs upholstery I say mat carbon fiber interior.

[@tazanteflight8670]

Do you leave the foam inside?

[@BuilderCreator]

Almost always! As the foam weight is negligible compared to the work time to get it out; and although it is not a structural foam it does add considerable strength.

[@injogarage9734]

Today is the day

[@sundayejeh7050]

Are these type of cars body fire or heat resistor?

[@BuilderCreator]

Heat up to about 350f. Fire resistant no.

[@novadestroyer2377]

Just curious about something why is the tunnel that goes through the car so big

[@novadestroyer2377]

Nevermind wasn't far enough into the video till u explain it thanks lol

[@bobmccann1886]

Great over the top project. Are you making this for your son? Cause at this rate, you will not have it ready for paint until 2025!?

[@BuilderCreator]

Isn't it tradition for one of the grand-kids to get grandpas old car? Go catch project Binky at Bad Obsession Motorsports. 2 men- 9 years and they started with an existing car! I think I'm doing pretty good.

[@lvn968]

Great as usual ! Love to see the progress you're making on both projects ! Arete getting its (awesome) shape; would love to see the final result. Is it going to be a Hybrid car ?