Next in line is a 1/35 Leopard 1A2, which I plan to finish in Italian Army colours. The instructions suggest FS 34087 (which Humbrol claimed was 155). This seems a bit rum to me, for two reasons: (i) FS colours don't seem right for European armour, and (ii) the instructions claim FS 34087 for the German option too, and I know that should be Gelboliv, which 155 can't match.

So, does anyone have a better match?

Have you read this previous post? It might help you a bit.

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/267785&page=1

Which kit are you using? The Italeri Leopard 1A2? That kit is actually a Leopard 1A1 and labeled incorrectly in the kit. The differences are in the shape of the rangefinder blisters (they are oval and not round for the 1A2).

Thanks, that's handy. I didn't spot the older thread because I've never had much joy with the search function on Kitmaker. Lots of options there but I'll probably go with Humbrol 86.

It is the Italeri kit. Will have to ponder that point about the rangefinders. I do wish you hadn't told me that ...