Hey Greybeard....I havent tried it yet but from what i understood, fabric is paintable. 
If I chose to dope & fabric I have to sand smooth prior to prime then paint. 
If I cover with 1 of the Tex type fabrics no sanding is required prior to paint. 
And dope & fabric is lighter weight than glass. 
Are these true statments? 
I do not mind sanding at all so I believe my next project will be Dope & fabric....maybe Sig.  Are there specific determing factors in chosing a covering or is personal preferance and experiance the largest factor? 
I am "D" checking a PT60 that has been flown maybe 10 times but not since 2002.  I have removed all the old Monokote.  and am in the process of filling and sanding the nicks throughout.  I know its just a trainer but I figure I may as well train on covering as well.

Thanks for your input.   Stevenmax

Input from anyone is welcome here as well.  "Cept for the guy who always says buyinf an ARF is his solution!!!