This ad ran in the summer of 1996 and features the work of fish carving champions Clark Schreibeis, Scot Humble, and Eric Thorsen. The text from this ad is reprinted below:

The world's most beautiful fish carvings have one thing in common...
Polytranspar Paint Systems

Why do so many successful wildlife artists rely on Polytranspar Airbrush Paints?

Value  Strong, rich colors so less is necessary.
Colors  The most lifelike and accurate available.
Choice  Choose either water- or lacquer-based.
Performance  A proven winner for 13 years.
Instruction  Paint schedules for most species.
Consistency  Batch to batch, year after year.
Selection  From an ounce to a gallon.
Quality  Simply the best.

Polytranspar airbrush paints are specially formulated for wildlife artists, allowing realistic reproduction of the beautiful, vibrant colors found in nature. Polytranspar gives you the most lifelike colors, including pearls, iridescents and glosses in your choice of water-based or lacquer-based systems, along with full painting instruction for almost any species.

For the past 13 years, in competition after competition, entries painted with Polytranspar airbrush paint have won more major taxidermy, re-creation and fish carving awards than all other paint brands combined! If you want your fish to come alive with beautiful, lifelike colors, then go with Polytranspar -- the choice of champions!

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