You're on your way! Yeah, you over exposed. Try about 1/3 to 1/2 of that amount of time next time. Also, if you start with 8x10s you'll use a LOT of chemistry and aluminum and expire your silver quickly. Get to where you can shoot excellent quarter plates before moving to the huge ones. In the 1860s, 98% of plates were 1/6th to 1/4 plates.
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