Jeff, I have seen those instructions on models that I have built as well.
Any time I have to lay down some glass, my prefernce is to use Z-Poxy Finishing Resin. I apply it as Speed has suggested then using a cheap throw away china bristle brush, I work it in ensuring there is good contact between the cloth and wood structure. Once dry, I lightly sand and clean off any wax build-up with alcohol and then reapply a second coat of resin. (I do cut my resin with Denatured alcohol.) You will find that Z-poxy is a very good product and has very little odor unlike Poly resins...
http://www.supergluecorp.com/zap/z-p...inishing-resin