Thinks for the pics Phil.
Beaneater (Harry) and I where also at the UK show yesterday.
We carried out a scientific experiment to show all you guys and girls who have not sat on the bike its size.
1. Harry was placed on the Thunderbird.
2. Harry wes extracted from the thunderbird and placed on an America.
Pictures where taken at each stage and then and are avalible to view here
08 NEC Bike Show RESULT. We will have to go and do it all again next year as Harry put his feet up on the high pegs fitted on the America

I thought the new bike looked great, sitting on it it feels not much different from my America, tank is bigger, headlight lower, ( see pictures)
I would say this is it finished as it was fitted with loads of extras, note chrome switches and covers over brake resevoir.
There are some cooling type fins on the barrels should you wish highlight them with a dremel.
Only minor thing I would change would be there is a big gap where the float bowls would have been on the RHS. never mind I guess it would be a good spot for a tool box.
Enjoy the pics, I certainley enjoyed the show, sorry I cant get them to view here, perhaps somebody can, feel free.