Nitrate dope is a pretty easy way to attach thin glass cloth. Just paint it on top of the cloth (preferably after a couple of coats on the raw wood first, with light sanding). Apply several coats, then sand a little, and you are ready for primer. I also use Pacer Finishing resin. I think it is a toss-up on which system is the lighter.
The finishing resin may be a little less work on flat surfaces like wings and tail. On curved parts like fuselages, the nitrate is probably easier.

You might give the nitrate a shot and see if you like it.

Clair