[Bug]: F.O.A. Jolla staff ~ Error in ; 'JOLLA_THE_OTHER_HALF_101213.stl' file in Netfabb-Basic. [not relevant]

Thanks Nux, however, I would still maintain that Jolla should take a look and clarify whether or not there is a problem with their file. I will, however, grab the file from the link you gave and check it out, thanks for that. I understand what you say about the limitations or FDM printers, but having seen the printer in action (mendel90) I have seen it laying 'support material' for certain shapes. I have noticed that the majority of the TOH cover is flat and I don't mind if it is printed flat, as long as it 'snaps' onto the phone nicely. The first few prints I did were with PLA, we're using ABS this time, in colour! :) Level of detail is obtainable by reducing the print speed, also, this time, I will be having a go at using acetone for smoothing the TOH, it's all for fun ultimately and could yield good results!

I think you should add supporting columns for the most overhanging parts and just clip those columns after printing. And use sandpaper to smooth things down. I don't think you can do that without touching the model, but for now I only know the theory behind it and not had time to time practice ;-). Anyway, have a look at this tutorial on hanging parts: http://cubify.com/blog/tuesday-tips-removing-supports/

@Nux - The software that controls the printer deals with support materials, I think it may be written into the model. It's all for fun in the long run, I already have 2 covers (red and white), so anything more than them, I'm happy to try and make, ultimately, it only costs pennies to try these things out. Once my buddy who owns the printer, is over his flu, I will be printing like crazy! :)