http://www.lfgss.com/thread6261-665.html#post1576592 I can't remember seeing an earlier picture than that, hopefully there will be a photoset like that of the Walrus Flyer.
I'm not sure that extra weight is essentially a problem with a bike expected to be loaded up with cargo, probably adding strength/stiffness, and in my opinion looks tremendously stylish.
Nice, what brake lever is that?