I realize this thread is really old... but I know Bob Gieseke's brother who was a Airbus Captain for USAirways... Bob re-designed the Nobler in 1968 as the Gieseke "Bear" Nobler... I do see some places that sell the different Noblers as well... Here are two. Dave
http://www.egpworld.com/ultrahobby/catalog/CLkits.htm
http://members.tripod.com/TomDixon/models.htm